The idea for this week's Top 10 list was inspired by our recent trip to Texas. #10: The weather forecaster is describing the day as breezy and the wind speeds are over 50 mph. It isn't windy yet because the trees aren't touching the ground. #9: Complete strangers wave at you. This is especially true … Continue reading Top 10: Ways to Know You Are in Texas
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
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
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
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