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 ›
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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 ›
Why I Don’t Sleep In!
Seldom am I awake after 5:30 or 6am on any day of the week. My body doesn’t allow it for some reason. Since I’m awake, I often take advantage of the time and put my camera to use. I so… Read More ›
Shadows and Reflections of Texas
Sometimes it’s what you see in reflections and shadows that tell the story.
Super Bowl Supper in Texas
Preparing for the Super Bowl for many Americans is a lot of work, from making sure the big screen is working properly to buying groceries for preparing your favorite football recipes. So in thinking of what everyone’s eating tonight, I… Read More ›
Fall in Texas
Love the colors of Texas in the Fall.
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 ›
Beauty on the Beach in Galveston
Visiting Galveston Island recently, I spent time on East Beach and enjoyed seeing a variety of feathered friends while discovering what Fall colors look like on the island. I relived childhood memories on Pleasure Pier. I stayed at the beautiful… 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 ›
A Day at the Park Near Dripping Springs
For a number of Texans, the community of Dripping Springs is known for the vodka that bears their name. However, I recently had the opportunity to take in a couple of Travis County Parks right outside of town. Both the… Read More ›