Spring time in Texas means wild flowers. Bluebonnets are my favorite wild flowers. In the spring time, Texas is not only green but bursting with blues, pinks, yellows and other colors. Since moving to Florida I have really missed the wild flowers. Last year I was able to go home in April and got to … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Wild Flowers
Spring Break Day 5
Warning today's post has a lot of pictures. Well, Friday was the final day of the Kat & Chief's trip. After we checked out we headed to St. Augustine for a few hours before going to the airport. This was Kat's 2nd trip to Florida so she had already seen the Historic District. Chief hadn't … Continue reading Spring Break Day 5
Christmas Reflection
Recently, I have read several sources questioning the authenticity of the Nativity narrative. Even the Archbishop of Canterbury has recently questioned the traditional Nativity narrative portrayed in Christmas plays, Christmas cards and various Nativity scenes. Are the traditions associated with the Nativity true? First, was Christ really born on December 25th? Most likely December 25th … Continue reading Christmas Reflection
True Meaning of Christmas
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. Although many of the traditions associated with Christmas and even the day on which it is celebrated have pagan origins. Most likely Christ was not born on December 25th. The weather conditions at that time of the year would have made it unlikely Mary & Joseph … Continue reading True Meaning of Christmas
Who Were the Pilgrims?
Thanksgiving is fast approaching. I have been thinking about the origins of Thanksgiving and what the holiday really means. So today begins the first in an installment in a series about Thanksgiving. Like me you probably learned about the first Thanksgiving and how the Pilgrims and the Indians shared a meal. You probably even made … Continue reading Who Were the Pilgrims?
The Dee Zone 