Last October Waxahachie High School (TX) sophomore Pete Palmer was sent home for wearing a John Edwards 08 t-shirt to school and threatened with suspension if he wore it again. Palmer and his family are suing the Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD). The Palmer's claim WISD violated Pete's right to free speech. According to WISD … Continue reading You Can’t Wear That Here
Sky Watch Friday: SWBTS Rotunda
Took these pictures on my last trip to Texas. While The Big Guy & I where students at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas I always wanted to get a night shot of the rotunda. The rotunda at night is an impressive. It is especially impressive during Missions week when flags from around … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: SWBTS Rotunda
Scenes from Hamilton County
Took a quick trip back to Texas this weekend. Today, I took these pictures from around Hamilton County. Look for more pictures to appear in future Sky Watch Friday. Hamilton County Mural on the remaining wall of the Williams Hardware Store. The store collapsed December 1976 just after Mr. Williams closed for the evening. Hamilton … Continue reading Scenes from Hamilton County
A Day in The Life of Meme …
I was tagged by Rebecca. This one didn't really have any rules. I guess it is supposed to be my typical day but I've selected this past Thursday. 5:00 Am -- Wake up and take a shower. Get dressed. 5:50 AM -- Drive to the local airport. 6:10 AM -- Arrive at the airport. Check … Continue reading A Day in The Life of Meme …
Score One for the Little Guys
The Dallas Baptist Patriots baseball team has been selected to play in the NCAA Division I National Tournament for the 1st time in school history. This is the Patriots 3rd season in Division I play. DBU is the 1st independent team other than Miami to be invited to NCAA Regional tournament since 1992. Congratulations Guys! … Continue reading Score One for the Little Guys
Oops!
You may have seen this one on the news last week. Last week 2 planes collided at the Northwest Regional Airport in Roanoke, TX. The white plane was attempting to land while the red plane was taking off. The white plane landed on the red one. No one was injured in collision. I used to … Continue reading Oops!
Blessing in Disguise
A tornado destroyed the R.G. Berry Distribution center in San Angelo, TX and as a result 180,000 pairs of new shoes had to be destroyed. The shoes were undamaged but due to insurance regulations the shoes were declared not available for sale or in-country distribution. Alan Wilson of Templeton Construction was charged with disposing of … Continue reading Blessing in Disguise