Patricia Feager's (pfeager) Blog

Journaling for Monday, 12/29/2025Being misunderstood is like being trapped inside a room with no windows or doors. You long to break free, to let others see the real you, but your voice remains unheard.---balmyquotes This blog post was inspired by Carol Williams who wrote an article about a forme...

Journaling Part 2 of The Texas Wine Industry and its Impact on the Economy  In Review from 12/16/2025 Texas is the fifth largest wine producing state in the United States with over 400 wineries and eight wine growing regions. The State’s wine industry has grown significantly in recent years, with...

Journaling On A Winter's Day It's hard to find a lovelier tree than the Japanese Red Maple. As I drove past the Botanical Gardens in Grapevine, Texas, I felt as though the red leaves were reaching out to me - so I pulled a U-Turn and entered the gardens. There was much for me to enjoy inside the ...

Journaling for Feel Good Friday, 12/26/2025 Wine is constant proof that God loves us and wants to see us happy. --- Benjamin Franklin  DID YOU KNOWTexas stands as the fifth largest wine-producing state in the United States, boasting over 400 wineries and eight distinct wine-growing regions. The L...

Journaling for Feel Good Friday 12/26/2025 December is such an exciting month. This morning was a day of reflection of all the voices and sounds I've heard that continues to linger  The voices of loved ones through conversations. My grand dog barking in the background. My grand cat meowing in the...

Journaling for December 25, 2025 My feature photo is the lovely Flower Mound blue Christmas Tree that has become a tradition. There is something about the warmth it brings throughout the season, but especially on the silent night before Christmas. This picture was taken with my trusty 35mm Camera...

Journaling for December 24, 2025  To a child the snow globe is something magical. The child may see a beautiful Christmas Tree with a star on top, a deer, a Nativity Scene, and snow falling down. A snow globe is a great way for a toddler to learn stories about Christmas. Images of snow globes wer...

Journaling for December 23, 2025 The meaning of the Christmas Wreath is Eternal Life. The evergreens signify life exists through winter and the promise of spring. Ancient Germanic and Scandinavian cultures created wreathes to celebrate the winter solstice. Wreaths can be adorned with natural mate...

Journaling for December 22, 2025 Winston Churchill is quoted as saying "Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection." This past weekend I watched a very old black and white movie. It was the story about a couple. Both loved each other very much but neither one of them had much m...

Journaling for December 20, 2025 What type of home are you looking for to buy in 2026? Do you desire to have a Gingerbread Luxury Home that people will say, "Isn't that the sweetest house with the perfect attention to details with excellent new construction?"   Do you prefer the same type of new ...