I have wanted to post something today in honor of San Jacinto Day. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to come up with something that tops last years. I kind of over did it last year. So, I thought about doing a Texas Top 10 but unfortunately already used most of my ideas in another post. … Continue reading Texas Top 10 in Honor of San Jacinto Day
Top 10: Ways to Know You Are in Texas
The idea for this week's Top 10 list was inspired by our recent trip to Texas. #10: The weather forecaster is describing the day as breezy and the wind speeds are over 50 mph. It isn't windy yet because the trees aren't touching the ground. #9: Complete strangers wave at you. This is especially true … Continue reading Top 10: Ways to Know You Are in Texas
Top 10: 10 Things I’m Not Afraid to Admit
Aaron at the Paper Mirror posted 10 Things I'm Not Afraid to Admit the other day and invited others to participate. Well, I have decided to turn it into one of my Top 10 lists. #10: I'm not really impressed with Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller. Just don't like his writing styles. #9: The … Continue reading Top 10: 10 Things I’m Not Afraid to Admit
Friday’s Feast
Appetizer On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 as highest), how much do you like your own handwriting? 0 my handwriting is and has always been an embarrassment. It isn't because of lack of effort or that I didn't care despite what my maniacal teachers thought or said I thought. Rather it is because I … Continue reading Friday’s Feast
Tribute to Tejas (Texas)
Today in 1836 the Texican forces under the command of General Sam Houston defeated the Mexican troops led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna. The short but decisive battle took place near Buffalo Bayou (Houston). While the Mexican forces were taking a nap, Houston launched an attack on the Mexican camp. By the time … Continue reading Tribute to Tejas (Texas)
Top 10: Random Things About Me
#10: In my opinion brown only looks good on things dipped in chocolate. #9: In my opinion some people take themselves too seriously. #8: I know how to repair shoes. #7: I don't like horror movies. #6: I would rather drink Dr Pepper than beer. Of course I don't like beer. However Dr Pepper is … Continue reading Top 10: Random Things About Me
The Trials and Tribulations of a Dr Pepper Fanatic in a Alien Land
Or I Said Dr Pepper not that other stuff… My beverage of choice is Dr Pepper, preferably the kind bottled in Dublin, TX. That is Dr Pepper not Pibb, Pibb extra, Root Beer or Wild Cherry Pepsi. It is the soft drink I grew up drinking and life was good until a few years ago … Continue reading The Trials and Tribulations of a Dr Pepper Fanatic in a Alien Land
The Dee Zone 