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
25 Random or Not So Random Things About Me
This has been viral note spreading throughout Facebook. Until now, I have chosen not to respond. I decided to post it here rather than Facebook. If you choose play along please leave a comment. Banana is one of my favorite flavors. Think this may be due to all the food allergies I have. As a … Continue reading 25 Random or Not So Random Things About Me
Sky Watch Friday: Church of the Heavenly Rest
Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal church is an impressive landmark on Abilene's south side. It began in 1881 as St. Paul's Episcopal Mission. St. Paul's met in the Northside school building at corner of Pine and N. 13th streets. In 1884, the church's first building was built at the corner of North 3rd and … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Church of the Heavenly Rest
TOP 10: Recommended Reading
Today I would like to share some things while I was blurfing recently. They are in list format but not necessarily prioritized. #10: What is the Church? (Part 2) by Michael Kelly. I know it is the second in a 2 part series but jump in there and follow the link to the first part … Continue reading TOP 10: Recommended Reading
ABC Wednesday: C is for Granddaddy Crain
As a child, I enjoyed spending time with my Granddaddy Crain. He was my hero. Even though he died shortly before my 10th birthday, I was able to spend a lot of time with him. During my preschool years, I was able to spend a week with my grandparents every couple of months or so. … Continue reading ABC Wednesday: C is for Granddaddy Crain
My World Tuesday: The Paramount
The Paramount theater in Abilene is one of those hard to find cultural gems. I grew up hearing my dad tell stories of going to the paramount as a teenager. During my college days at Hardin-Simmons I too enjoyed movies at the Paramount. On weekends the Paramount shows classic movies. It is open most afternoons … Continue reading My World Tuesday: The Paramount
Sky Watch Friday: I-20 West
Took this when we were driving between Big Spring and Abilene, Texas on I-20. I had to pull over to get this. Actually, I took it from an overpass. It wasn't like the side roads were busy. One nickname for west Texas is The Big Country. Everything seems so big out there with the wide … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: I-20 West
The Dee Zone 