Today I have decided to feature my Alma Mater Hardin-Simmons University. Founded in 1891 near Abilene, Texas Hardin-Simmons. Affiliated with the Baptist General Convention, HSU has been dedicated to an education enlightened by faith since its earliest days. At a cap of 2,500 students HSU is able to provide a quality education and focus on … Continue reading H is for Hardin-Simmons University
Sky Watch Friday: Texas Sky
Taken on a windy summer day. The wind that weekend was between 45-60 mph sustained wind. There was some rain but no real storm. Mesquite and Shomack trees blowing in the wind. The Mesquites are little bigger than shrubs and have little wind resistance. For more Sky Watch visit The Sky Watch Team.
Have You Ever Meme
Ellen posted this one earlier today and it looked like fun. Have you ever: Gone on a blind date. Yes Skipped school Yes Watched someone die Yes Been to Canada Yes BC twice Been to Mexico No, I'm probably the only Texan who hasn't/ Been to Florida Live there Been on a plane My favorite … Continue reading Have You Ever Meme
G is for Green
I'm having computer issues this week, so I am recycling some pictures. My first thought G is for green. Of course green makes me think of trees. Tree near Lake Alice covered with Spanish Moss. You can see the bat house in the background. Green trees in front of Castillo de San Marcos (Old Spanish … Continue reading G is for Green
Friday’s Feast
Appetizer Invent a new flower; give it a name and describe it. My flower would be a Rosebonnet. It would be a hybrid between a red rose and a Bluebonnet. Red roses and bluebonnets are two of my favorite flowers. It would have sweet fragrance of roses mixed with fresh smell of bluebonnets. The coloring … Continue reading Friday’s Feast
Sky Watch Friday: Hamilton County (TX) Courthouse
The current Hamilton County Courthouse was built in 1887 from native limestone for a little over $30,000. The courthouse was remodeled in 1932 and cost almost $56,000. At that time the wings on the north and south sides were added as well as the basement. For more about the Hamilton County Courthouse visit the Hamilton … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Hamilton County (TX) Courthouse
F is for Fort Worth Herd
Ft. Worth, Texas or Cowtown became famous for its stockyards. The Ft. Worth Herd began in its daily cattle drives through the streets of the historic Stockyards in 1999. The Ft. Worth herd is comprised of the iconic Longhorn cattle. Cattle played an important part of the economy of Ft Worth first with cattle trails … Continue reading F is for Fort Worth Herd
The Dee Zone 