My World Tuesday: SEEP Nature Trails

One Sunday we decided to check out the walking trails in the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Laboratory (NATL).  It is a 60 acre tract on the UF Campus. We took the trail through the Stormwater Ecological Enhancement Project (SEEP) stormwater retention basin. SEEP began as a course project for Ecosystems of Florida. It … Continue reading My World Tuesday: SEEP Nature Trails

Miracle Cross

Saw a commercial on T V the other day for a "miracle cross" necklace. The ad claimed that the entire "Lord's Prayer" was inscribed on a tiny crystal cross. It seems by simply viewing a "miracle" one's faith would be strengthened. Further, it would be an inspiration to others. In my not so humble opinion, … Continue reading Miracle Cross

No Whining

When I read the Bible there are some verses I'd just like to skip. Phil 2:14 is one of those verses. We are commanded to do things without complaining.  That is one passage I'd just like to skip sometimes because I'd rather whine. Instead, I need to embrace the passage.  What passages are hard for … Continue reading No Whining

Sky Watch Friday: Before the Storm

Took this one Sunday when we had gone for a walk. We were able to get back to the car just before the rain started.  Then it really started pouring down. Check out The Sky Watch Blog.

Top 10: Ideas for Valentine’s Day (or other Date Night)

Tried to post this last night but WordPress was being cantankerous and had trouble with the network tonight. In the past I have written about date night and Valentine's Day ideas.  Surprisingly according to site stats Top 10: Date Night Ideas is the most popular post I have written. I tried to focus on ideas … Continue reading Top 10: Ideas for Valentine’s Day (or other Date Night)

ABC Wednesday: D is for Dishes

A couple of years ago I started making a set of dishes.  Have all of the bowls and most of the plates done. The pattern is a bluebonnet.  The bowls have a field of bluebonnets and wild flowers. See more ABC Wednesday.

My World Tuesday: Elmcrest Baptist Church

For the past several weeks I have been featuring Abilene, Texas in My World Tuesday. Abilene is where I spent my college days at Hardin-Simmons University. An important part of my life during that period was my church Elmcrest Baptist Church.  Took these photos from the street side of the building. I guess it is … Continue reading My World Tuesday: Elmcrest Baptist Church