The Paramount theater in Abilene is one of those hard to find cultural gems. I grew up hearing my dad tell stories of going to the paramount as a teenager. During my college days at Hardin-Simmons I too enjoyed movies at the Paramount. On weekends the Paramount shows classic movies. It is open most afternoons … Continue reading My World Tuesday: The Paramount
Sky Watch Friday: I-20 West
Took this when we were driving between Big Spring and Abilene, Texas on I-20. I had to pull over to get this. Actually, I took it from an overpass. It wasn't like the side roads were busy. One nickname for west Texas is The Big Country. Everything seems so big out there with the wide … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: I-20 West
Top 10: Ways to Know You Are in Texas
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
The Dee Zone 