San Jacinto Day – 18 Minutes That Changed Texas

San Jacinto Day — From an 18-minute battle to the birth of a Republic, today we honor the victory that defined the history and independence of Texas.

USS Alabama

Throwback Thursday – Sky Watch Friday: Battleship

Throwback Thursday - featuring Battleship Park and the USS Alabama.

Alamo Heroes Day: Remembering Micajah Autry

Alamo Heroes Day — Alamo Heroes Day — Remembering my ancestor, Micajah Autry. From North Carolina to the walls of the Alamo, his journey was defined by a determination to provide or perish.

Flagler Beach Pier

Throwback Thursday: Sky Watch Friday – Flagler Beach Pier

This is one of my all time favorite photos I have taken. When we lived in Florida one of our adventures was a trip to Flagler Beach and a drive down A-1A.

USS Alabama

Memorable Road Trip Adventures: Texas to Florida

One of my most memorable road trips happened in 2003, when we moved from Texas to Florida. We were heading to Gainesville for The Big Guy to attend graduate school at the University of Florida. Fortunately, most of our belongings were shipped using one of those moving companies where you pack the truck yourself and … Continue reading Memorable Road Trip Adventures: Texas to Florida

Sunset in The Big Country

Throwback Thursday – Sky Watch Friday- I-20 West

Throwback Thursday - I-20 West. There is something about a west Texas sunset. If you have ever experienced the vastness of west Texas at sunset, it is breathtaking.

Indian Blankets

Last weekend The Big Guy took a drive the The Hill Country looking for wild flowers. Did not see many blue bonnets.We did see a lot of Indian Blankets.