Saw a report on the local TV station about thieves disabling a generator in the special needs emergency storm shelter in nearby Bradford County. Apparently, the thieves cut lead wires to the generator in order to get the copper wires. The shelter is open because of Tropical Storm Fay and is designed to meet the … Continue reading Some People Will Do Anything For A Buck
Sky Watch Friday: Around Hamilton County
Took these pictures on my last trip to Texas. All of the pictures were taken in Hamilton located in central Texas. The collage depicts scenes and historical figures from Hamilton County Texas. The collage is located on the remaining wall of Williams Hardware. The hardware store collapsed in December 1976 shortly after Mr. Williams closed … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Around Hamilton County
You Can’t Wear That Here
Last October Waxahachie High School (TX) sophomore Pete Palmer was sent home for wearing a John Edwards 08 t-shirt to school and threatened with suspension if he wore it again. Palmer and his family are suing the Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD). The Palmer's claim WISD violated Pete's right to free speech. According to WISD … Continue reading You Can’t Wear That Here
E is for EPCOT
For the first couple of years we lived in Florida we had passes to the Land of the Mouse "Walt Disney World". EPCOT was always one of my favorite places. I just think is very cool when you can get grilled salmon at the food court. Disney has some great food but I think as … Continue reading E is for EPCOT
I’m a Person not A Label
Recently I was reading some articles about ADHD one of the things that caught my attention was the use of ADHD in lieu of words like person or child. This really bothered me. In fact I find it offensive. Why does this bother me? First, labels are dehumanizing. I have ADHD, I am not an … Continue reading I’m a Person not A Label
Garden on Wheels
This is pretty cool idea. Want to grow your own veggies but have limited space and/or lighting. Check out the Food Map Container by Food Map Design. It can be moved into the best sunlight or out of the way if you need to use the space for entertaining or other things. The environmental friendly … Continue reading Garden on Wheels
Recent Events
This past week has been a time of great change. It started with a brief vacation to the beach and ended with loosing my job. Friday as we were heading home I got an emergency call from the store and due to circumstances that I do not wish to go into had to close the … Continue reading Recent Events
The Dee Zone 