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
Sky Watch Friday: Texas Sunset in Texas
Wishing all a Happy New Year. Taken near Liberty Hill Texas Check out The Sky Watch Blog.
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: Wind Turbines
First posted Jan 16th, 2009. 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 … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Wind Turbines
The Dee Zone 