Sky Watch Friday: Texas Sunset in Texas

Wishing all a Happy New Year. Taken near Liberty Hill Texas Check out The Sky Watch Blog.  

Throwback Thursday: Big

Today's Throwback Thursday was originally posted on Oct 17, 2012. It was for a weekly photo challenge with the topic big. It is one of my favorite shots.  I took it on the sunset cruise we took in Marathon, Florida. For this shot I'm lying down underneath the sail.

Review: Derailed Diner

The Big Guy and I discovered this funky place on one of our treks across I-10. The Derailed Diner is inside the Oasis Travel Center, Robertsdale, Alabama (I-10 exit 53). If you are on I-10 it is worth planning a stop here. Be prepared to spend some time looking around as well. The entire store … Continue reading Review: Derailed Diner

How to Help North Texas Tornado Victims

Saturday Tornadoes ripped through North Texas. At least 11 are confirmed dead, many are left homeless or with severely damaged homes. How to help American Red Cross Garland Texas 2015 Tornado Relief -- Listing of resources for those in need  and ways volunteers can help. First Christian Church Rowlett North Texas Area of the Christian … Continue reading How to Help North Texas Tornado Victims

Throwback Thursday: Sunset in the Keys

 From October 4, 2012. Location: Marathon, Florida

Throwback Thursday: Sunset Over 7 Mile Bridge

From September 27, 2012. Took this on our trip to the Florida Keys.   One of the highlights of the trip was a sunset cruise. This is a famous Seven Mile Bridge located just outside of Marathon, Florida. The original Seven Mile Bridge was built by Henry Flagler as a part of his Florida East … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Sunset Over 7 Mile Bridge

Throwback Thursday: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

From July 12, 2012. The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse began as the Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse in 1883. Construction began in 1884 and was completed in 1886. It was first lit in November 1887. In the 1920s the Lighthouse service added indoor plumbing and bathrooms in the keepers' building. In 1925 electricity arrived at the … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse