Melissa Bartlett

I spent a lot of time on the road as a kid. We traveled from Texas to Phoenix every summer. When we lived in Illinois we made that trek from there as well. So many hours in the car. Many hours in the backseat with my sister wishing we had TVs or video games to pass the time.

I would like to think I was pretty decent at being able to do my own work when possible at my home. When it comes to painting, maybe some patchwork. I do my own yard work. Sometimes you look for shortcuts to make the job easier.

We have a lot of fabulous places to eat here in Amarillo. Sometimes when you get up on the weekend you might not be in as big of a hurry as you are during the week. You want a day or two to enjoy life.

Amarillo has a lot of history to it. We have a lot of places to celebrate the weirdness of the city too. The first that comes to mind is the Cadillac Ranch. I mean who thinks about burying cars in the ground? Why was that even a thing?

Optical Illusions. They are so great. They get us to see things that aren't really there. It's a trip. Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle are not against giving us the stuff to enjoy. We have a few in the area.

Why is it so hard to say goodbye? I know we just get used to having what we have. we get set in our ways. Especially when it comes to places to eat.

I am a sucker for a new restaurant in Amarillo. I am a sucker for seafood as well. So if you can add the two, why not? I mean no restaurant is going to survive without having customers. I am happy to help.

As the school year is coming to another end you may be talking to your kiddos about getting a summer job. A lot of us have had those growing up. It teaches them responsibilities. It really does. Plus, let's face it they will have their own money.

I know that the Amarillo area is not known for having majestic lakes. We don't live on the coast and get to enjoy ocean life. So that water that we do have we would really love to see it flowing.

Amarillo loves to show off its speed. I mean like it or not take a look down I40 on any given day and you have someone showing off just that. That is probably not the best place to do that. I mean the danger of crashing into someone else.