The great Johnny Cash sang the song “I’ve Been Everywhere.” 2015 felt the same to me, except most of my ‘everywheres’ were in Texas. In fact, I’ve been to Abilene, Albany, Alpine, Alvarado, Austin, Ballinger, Bandera, Bastrop, Beaumont, Big Spring,… Read More ›
History
Welcome to the State Fair of Texas!
As a young girl, I remember traveling with my family to the State Fair of Texas. Eating a Fletcher’s cornie dog, yes, that’s what we called them back int he day, and riding the Texas Star Ferris wheel were a… Read More ›
History in Seminole Canyon
I took a tour through south Texas a few weeks ago and visited areas of the state I’ve never seen. What an incredible experience! Living in Texas for a little over 50 years, one would think I would have known… Read More ›
Signs of the Cowboy in Texas
From Amarillo to Bandera to Fort Worth and many points in between, signs of the cowboy can be seen just about everywhere. While Texan Willie Nelson suggests Mamma’s shouldn’t let their babies grow up to be one, there is something… Read More ›
Independence in Space Center Houston
I recently had the opportunity to watch as a replica of the Space Shuttle , named the Independence, was mounted to the top of a 747, which will soon be part of an interactive museum at Space Center Houston. What… Read More ›
A Clean Sweep in Fort Davis
While the Big Bend National Park is indeed an amazing wonder in West Texas, the communities nearby all have their own kind of charm. I like them all – Marfa, Marathon, Alpine, Terlingua, Fort Davis. But I have to say,… Read More ›
Celebrating the United States of America!!!
I’m coming up on my 50th birthday and my country just celebrated its 238th this week. Over my time on this Earth, I’ve always been taught America is the greatest country in the world. I’d never really thought about it… Read More ›
Stones of Texas
I’m part of a Photo of the Day group and today’s theme was stone. After determining which photos of stone I wanted to share, I realized in looking at pictures I’ve taken across the great state of Texas that I… Read More ›
Remembering on This Memorial Day!
As we enjoy our family and friends, may we never forget those who sacrificed their lives so we may live freely. God Bless America!