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Wedding Wonder

Jessica M Machado, Webaster

We spent a weekend on the beautiful Frio River witnessing the marriage of some long time friends, Yvonne and Kenny. More...

Posted 5/21/2013 08:05 PM

De-LIGHT-ful

Jessica M Machado
Webmaster

On our way home from Christmas shopping the other night, I cranked up the Christmas music for my daughter who just learned a slew of holiday songs at school these past couple of weeks. More...

Posted 12/12/2012 12:53 PM

Grand indeed

Jessica M Machado
Webmaster

I’ve had something my whole life that most people don’t have. All four of my grandparents. More...

Posted 9/5/2012 09:16 AM

Am I ready for some football?

Jessica M Machado
Webmaster

Ah, football. I’ve always liked playing football more than I like watching it. But, this year I’m gonna give watching football a try. More...

Posted 8/15/2012 09:38 AM

TEAM USA!

Jessica M Machado
Webmaster

The London 2012 Olympic games start this week. I am infatuated with the Olympics. I count down the days. I even sing along with the theme song every time it’s played. More...

Posted 7/24/2012 09:20 PM

What’s in a name?

Jessica M Machado
Webmaster

Ah, Shakespeare. I have an undying love for him. While I’m not going to bore you with why I love him, I am bringing up names. Nicknames. More...

Posted 7/4/2012 10:03 AM

I’m all ears

Mickey and Minnie and Donald and Goofy! Oh my!

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

When you wish upon a star More...

Posted 6/13/2012 08:11 AM

Thriving thirty

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

It’s only been three weeks since I made my list of More...

Posted 5/16/2012 09:02 AM

In the midst of turning 30 this week, I’ve compiled a list of 30 things I’d like to do while I’m 30. My plan is to do them all or at least give them all a dang good go and blog a bit about them on the way. More...

Posted 4/25/2012 09:07 AM

Ahh, the simple things

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

Ever blow bubbles anymore? Build a fort out of sheets in the past 10 years? I miss those things. So that’s what I’m gonna do this weekend. More...

Posted 4/4/2012 09:29 AM

Reality Bites

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

Snooki, The Donald, Housewives, Kardashians. I’m sure you recognize at least one of the names or associations. More...

Posted 3/14/2012 10:07 AM

Relatively relatives

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

I’ve always lived in this town. I like it. I’m not someone who would rather live in the city. I need grass and trees and dirt. More...

Posted 2/29/2012 11:26 AM

It Comes in Threes

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

In all the busyness that is our daily life, we can lose site of what is important. A lesson my husband will always remind me of in my multitasking ways. More...

Posted 2/15/2012 10:35 AM

Say it ain’t sew

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

I finally pulled out my brand new sewing machine this weekend and went to work. While I was indeed a bit rusty not all was lost. I did however realize that I needed a few more tools. More...

Posted 2/1/2012 10:14 AM

Soup's on!

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

Guess what this month is. Give up? That’s right it’s National Soup Month!!! Exciting, huh? (Insert sarcastic comment here.) More...

Posted 1/11/2012 01:16 PM

New Year’s Resolution Smezolution

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

I refuse to believe that every year on a certain day you are handed a free pass to start yourself over. Baloney! I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. They are lies to me. More...

Posted 12/28/2011 08:50 AM

Apps in a Snap

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

While getting ready for my daughter’s third birthday I realized I use my iPhone apps a lot. And I stress the term A LOT. More...

Posted 12/7/2011 01:35 PM

Black Friday

By Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster
jmachado@pleasantonexpress.com

‘Tis the season to stand in a three hour line for great prices!! That’s right it’s day after Thanksgiving Sales or Black Friday as most of us know it. More...

Posted 11/22/2011 05:49 PM

Thirty one: Wanting more fun

Jessica M Machado, Webaster

Thirty has been amazing. More...

Posted 4/23/2013 04:57 PM

Thirty one is gaining ground

Update on Nerdy Thirty

Jessica M. Machado - Webmaster

Holy rusted metal Batman! My 31st birthday is around the corner as is my deadline for my “30 things to do while 30”. While I have not finished my list I have made progress. More...

Posted 2/20/2013 11:06 AM

Capitol fun

Jessica M. Machado, Webmaster

After five years of being married (to a fabulous man, no doubt) and no date night since March, the hubs and I recently headed out to Austin for the weekend. More...

Posted 11/7/2012 01:07 AM

Back to school blues

Jessica M Machado
Webmaster

I’m always reminded of the song that Adam Sandler sings in the movie Billy Madison when anyone says back to school. More...

Posted 8/31/2012 10:42 AM

Call it what you’d like; cafe, coffee shop, restaurant, eatery

Jessica M Machado
Webmaster

Cafes are usually small places that serve food and beverages. But my favorite thing to order is good conversation. More...

Posted 8/1/2012 09:08 AM

Life outside the box

Jessica M Machado
Webmaster

I’m usually someone who thinks “inside the box” when it comes to dinner. I confess. I do not “cook”. More...

Posted 7/18/2012 08:54 AM

Eight has been great

Update on Nerdy Thirty

Jessica M Machado
Webmaster

I’ve been fortunate enough to be making some progress on my list of things to do while I’m thirty. I still have a ways to go, but it feels good to cross a few off the list. More...

Posted 6/29/2012 11:00 AM

i heart podcasts

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

Scoot over talk radio it’s podcast’s time to shine. I really have become addicted to some podcasts. There is one for everyone you just have to look. More...

Posted 5/30/2012 08:57 AM

M is for Mother

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

Remember that? We always came home the Friday before Mother’s Day with some sort of artwork involving our painted handprints and a list of how awesome our mothers were aligned to the letters of the word mother. More...

Posted 5/13/2012 06:44 AM

It IS easy being green

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

I am a firm believer in Going Green. I celebrate Earth Day every year. I believe in Mother Earth. More...

Posted 4/18/2012 08:41 AM

Face to Facebook

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

I’m sure most of you are familiar with Facebook or at least know it exist. It sure did come in handy for me this weekend. More...

Posted 3/28/2012 08:28 AM

Spring Cleaning: What’s that?

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

Being a busy woman, as I’m sure a lot of you are, Spring Cleaning is usually the furthest thing from my mind. More...

Posted 3/7/2012 12:17 PM

Perhaps I'm part psychic...

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

I’ve spent lots of time under the roof of this newspaper. My aunt Mary Gallegos has worked here since I was a toddler. More...

Posted 2/22/2012 01:34 PM

Can't HEART-ly wait!

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

IT’S HEART HEALTH MONTH!!! Keeping a healthy heart needs to be a major priority. More...

Posted 2/8/2012 10:53 AM

Write or die!

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

There is no smell I love more (outside of a dojo) than a brand new blank paged journal. It just moves my pen. More...

Posted 1/25/2012 10:35 AM

Good Juju

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

On the eve of Christmas Eve I went out for a girl’s night of dancing with my sister and our friend, Sharon. Little did we know that we would find a broken passenger window on my vehicle when we got ready to leave. More...

Posted 1/4/2012 10:13 AM

Masa, Menudo, Memories y Familia

Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

Our annual Tamalada was this past Saturday. That means tamales for all. Well at least for us. Eight years ago we started making tamales. Not for sale, but just to do something together as a family. Bringing a new tradition to life. More...

Posted 12/21/2011 10:00 AM

Sew do it already!

By Jessica M. Machado
Webmaster

The aftermath of Black Friday is behind us and I, for one, am relieved. My shopping went well. There are only a few gifts remaining on my list. Of course, I did make sure to buy myself something nice in the midst of all the sale prices. More...

Posted 11/30/2011 12:51 PM