My World Tuesday: My World of Contrast

The Big Guy and I are from Texas but currently live in Florida. Today I thought I would show the contrast between my two worlds. The world where I grew up is quite different from where I live now.  I now live in a world where things are green year round. Trees are very tall … Continue reading My World Tuesday: My World of Contrast

3 Doors Down — Citizens Soldier

I've seen this video by 3 Doors Down several times and thought it was worth reposting.  I think Citizen Solider was a recruiting video for the National Guard.  They also have a video of When I'm Gone with Navy footage, but embedding is disabled for that one. This one's for you CR. 

No Sky Watch Friday

Due to techincal difficulties I am not participating in Sky Watch Friday this week. Check out The Sky Watch Blog.

Don’t Worry

The Big Guy is usually pretty laid back, take things as they come type of person.  I am not. I do not like change or the unknown.  Worry is a problem for me. I try not to worry but it is a struggle for me. One scripture passage that has helped with struggle is Philippians … Continue reading Don’t Worry

Cool Idea

I'm taking a break from Top 10 this week. I've been wanting to write about something I found while working on another post. The Social Work Club from my alma mater, Hardin-Simmons University, is hosting a Prom Party for young women who live in foster care. The event is February 28th, from 10:00 am - … Continue reading Cool Idea

ABC Wednesday: E is for Energy

Energy has long been an important industry in west Texas. Traditionally that has meant oil and gas wells.  Today that also includes wind energy. I've always wondered why they couldn't figure out some way to use all of that wind out there. See more ABC Wednesday.

My World Tuesday: SEEP Nature Trails

One Sunday we decided to check out the walking trails in the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Laboratory (NATL).  It is a 60 acre tract on the UF Campus. We took the trail through the Stormwater Ecological Enhancement Project (SEEP) stormwater retention basin. SEEP began as a course project for Ecosystems of Florida. It … Continue reading My World Tuesday: SEEP Nature Trails