Hurricane Harvey slammed into the Texas Coast near Rockport as a Category 4 storm. It is the worst storm to hit Texas in 50+ years. Harvey has been downgraded to a Tropical storm but is dumping an enormous amount of rain. Many areas like Houston are facing epic floods. American Red Cross You can … Continue reading Hurricane Harvey
Rain
It has been a wet month in Texas, especially last week. Lakes, rivers, creeks and probably even mud puddles have reached flood stage. Fortunately it hasn't gotten this bad. The green writing behind The Big Guy marks the 1957 flood line. The Big Guy is 6' 3".
Review: PDQ
I don't usually review chains but I will make an exception for PDQ. PDQ's name means People Dedicated to Quality. It is more than a name for PDQ. It is a business model reflected in the freshness and quality of the food. During the month of April a portion of the proceeds from the Spicy … Continue reading Review: PDQ
Don’t Mess with Texas — Wildflowers
Last week as I was photographing wild flowers. I noticed a pile of trash mixed in with the beautiful flowers. It reminded me of Don't Mess With Texas anti-littering campaign. Living in Florida I got very tired of people mentioning that every time something was said about Texas. It seems that non-Texans thought it … Continue reading Don’t Mess with Texas — Wildflowers
Sky Watch Friday: Hancock Park
The Big Guy and I recently moved to Central Texas. We have enjoyed being closer to family and to exploring the Texas Hill country. Hancock Park in Lampasas, Texas is a 100+ acre park located along Sulfur Creek. Hancock Park includes a playground, walking trail, golf course, swimming pool and Hostess House. In the 1880's … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Hancock Park
Throwback Thursday: Christmas Break 2003
The Big Guy and I moved to Florida in July of 2003. This would be the 1st Christmas of what would become an annual trek for the next several years. I don't know if Texas was that much colder in December 2003 or if we were just not used to the cold. It was in … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Christmas Break 2003
Sky Watch Friday: Luther Memorial and Bell Tower
Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Texas. Pays tribute to the original building on UMHB's campus. The memorial pays tribute to Luther Hall, the first building constructed on campus when UMHB moved from Independence, Texas in 1886. Luther … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Luther Memorial and Bell Tower
The Dee Zone 