Energy has been the major industry in west Texas for decades. Until recently it has been primarily oil and gas. One of the most notable sights on our trip west were wind turbines interspersed amongst the pump jacks. Took this shot between Kermit and Odessa, Texas. It took the first one using black and white … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Wind Turbines
Top 10: Tips for Walt Disney World
A few years ago we had seasonal passes to Walt Disney World. That is one of the perks of living in Florida. Over the course of two years we learned quite a bit about the parks and some tips that might be helpful for visitors, especially from out of state. #10: Plan your trip well … Continue reading Top 10: Tips for Walt Disney World
My World Tuesday: The 40 Acres at Night
On our recent trip to Texas I got to visit Hardin-Simmons University, my alma mater. We had gone to campus so I could get a nighttime shot of the stained glass window in chapel of the Logsdon School of Theology. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the entire campus had a nice display of … Continue reading My World Tuesday: The 40 Acres at Night
Sky Watch Friday: Notrees, Texas
Took these on our recent trip west. These shots features Notrees, Texas which is really little more than a wide spot in the road and a sign. As you can see sky watching is pretty easy to do in the Big Country. Check out The Sky Watch Blog.
Top 10: Goals for 2009
I am not really into New Year's resolutions. Just seems like they are made to be broken. However, I am into goals and have several for 2009. #10: Finish the dishes I started making. I have all of the bowls and most of the plates. #9: Laugh more and stress less. Worry less about what … Continue reading Top 10: Goals for 2009
ABC Wednesday: Y is for Year in Pictures (Still & Moving)
My pictorial review of 2008. For Y I thought I would share some of my favorite images or video from from 2008. All images are mine unless otherwise noted. Criteria for selection: 1) Image or video was posted in 2008. 2) It is my favorite for the month. January Wind and Wheat by Phil Keaggy … Continue reading ABC Wednesday: Y is for Year in Pictures (Still & Moving)
My World Tuesday: HSU Alumni Wall
Last week's MWT featured a quick tour of my alma mater, Hardin-Simmons University. Today I am featuring one of the newer landmarks on Campus. Recently, the Alumni Wall was built around Centinnal Plazza commenerating all of the graduates of HSU. The name of every alumni from the very first class through the most recent graduates … Continue reading My World Tuesday: HSU Alumni Wall
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