For the past several weeks I have been featuring scenes from my alma mater, Hardin-Simmons University. Located in Abilene, Texas HSU proudly embraces its western heritage. One of the iconic groups on campus is the Six White Horses. Each rider caries one of the six flags that have flown over Texas. The Six White Horses … Continue reading My World Tuesday: White Horse Center
Sky Watch Friday: Big Spring, Texas
I am sharing more pictures from our trip west. The Big Country as west Texas is sometimes called is such a great place for Sky Watching. The landscape seems so big. The area is sparsely populated with even fewer trees the terrain just seems to go on forever. While at first glance, the Big Country … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Big Spring, Texas
Top 10: Ways to Amuse Yourself on a Road Trip
Keeping with last week's Top 10 this week's list was inspired by our recent very long road trip. It isn't that I mind road trips it is just I don't do very well in cars. I have ADHD and tend to get easily bored on long trips. Also, have a tendancy to get car sick. … Continue reading Top 10: Ways to Amuse Yourself on a Road Trip
ABC Wednesday: A is for Aggie Game
Howdy!!! The Big Guy is a graduate of Texas A&M University. That's right he is an Aggie and is involved in our local A&M Club. A couple of years ago the Aggie baseball team played at the University of Florida. Several A&M Clubs from throughout Florida converged on Gainesville for the game. The official gathering … Continue reading ABC Wednesday: A is for Aggie Game
My World Tuesday: Hardin-Simmons Landmarks
This week we I would like to share some more scences from my alma mater, Hardin-Simmons University. A few weeks ago I posted a quick visual tour of the campus or the "40 Acres" as it is called. Today I would like to share some of the landmarks from campus. Most are from the pond … Continue reading My World Tuesday: Hardin-Simmons Landmarks
Sky Watch Friday: Wind Turbines
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
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