Free GED Program

As a part of Texas Hope 2010, the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) has launched a new program to provide free GED programs in affiliated churches. The program is a part of the BGCT's  Hispanic Education Initiative. The BGCT has teamed up with the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas to enlist volunteers that will … Continue reading Free GED Program

Top 10: Best Burger Joints

#10: Sonny's BBQ (Florida based chain) - Sonny's barbecue is at best average but they make a good burger. One of the cool things about their burger is the number of free toppings available.  Oh, be sure to get the sweet tea. #9: Sonic - Yes, I really do like Sonic. I like their burgers, … Continue reading Top 10: Best Burger Joints

Sky Watch Friday: Road Tripping

Started this one months ago but somehow it got lost in my Drafts folder. Hopefully, I will be back on SkyWatch now after taking a break for a few months. The Big Guy got a new car shortly before we went home for Christmas. The new has a moon roof. I tend to get bored … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Road Tripping

On Wild Flowers

The other day I was driving to work and noticed patches of beautiful pink wild flowers. One of the things I miss most about Texas is the spring time. That is when the wild flowers are in bloom. The mixture of Bluebonnets, Indian Paintbrushes with the green grass is just absolutely beautiful. Our first several … Continue reading On Wild Flowers

Texas Top 10 in Honor of San Jacinto Day

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

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

Sky Watch Friday: I-20 West

Took this when we were driving between Big Spring and Abilene, Texas on I-20. I had to pull over to get this. Actually, I took it from an overpass. It wasn't like the side roads were busy. One nickname for west Texas is The Big Country. Everything seems so big out there with the wide … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: I-20 West