In Response to Hate Mail

A recent visitor to this blog began leaving nasty comments simply because he did not agree with my opinions. I first encountered him on another blog but for some unexplainable reason he came here. He has been banned but keeps attempting to leave comments on my blog.  Below is his most recent comment. I am … Continue reading In Response to Hate Mail

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

Top 10: Tips for Walt Disney World

A few years ago we had seasonal passes to Walt Disney World. That is one of the perks of living in Florida. Over the course of two years we learned quite a bit about the parks and some tips that might be helpful for visitors, especially from out of state. #10: Plan your trip well … Continue reading Top 10: Tips for Walt Disney World

Change

I just do not like change. It is not that I do not like new things it is more that I do not like the unknown. I want things to be predictable. There have been times I have stayed in a job or other situation that was not good just because I did not want … Continue reading Change

My World Tuesday: The 40 Acres at Night

On our recent trip to Texas I got to visit  Hardin-Simmons University, my alma mater.  We had gone to campus so I could get a nighttime shot of the stained glass window in chapel of the Logsdon School of Theology. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the entire campus had a nice display of … Continue reading My World Tuesday: The 40 Acres at Night

Sky Watch Friday: Notrees, Texas

Took these on our recent trip west.  These shots features Notrees, Texas which is really little more than a wide spot in the road and a sign. As you can see sky watching is pretty easy to do in the Big Country. Check out The Sky Watch Blog.

Top 10: Goals for 2009

I am not really into New Year's resolutions. Just seems like they are made to be broken. However, I am into goals and have several for 2009. #10: Finish the dishes I started making. I have all of the bowls and most of the plates. #9: Laugh more and stress less. Worry less about what … Continue reading Top 10: Goals for 2009