That… Which Matters Most

  • The Oleek, My Dad, and Being a Dad

    I unsnapped the canopy on the side of the bridge, and stuck my face outside, into the pouring rain. I’m sure I laughed. The rain was coming down so hard that I wanted to feel it on my face. It was something that any normal 14 year-old-boy would do. The… Listen ⇢

    The Oleek, My Dad, and Being a Dad

  • The Schooner Virginia

    From a visit to the Schooner Virginia back in 2007 with my sister and niece. Realize that the Virginia was built back in 2004, which is amazing that someone would undertake such an endeavor in modern times. I think more of these ships should be built. The Schooner you see… Listen ⇢

  • Hearing the Beach

    Standing underneath these palm trees, I could almost hear, and smell the beach. These trees seemed so out of place, here in north Texas, but were able, for the moment, to remind me of growing up going to the beach in Galveston as a boy. There are plenty of palm… Listen ⇢

  • Victorian Home: Terrell, TX

    This Victorian home was in the neighborhood where we lived in Terrell.   Listen ⇢

  • Lockdown: White Rock Lake

    As my boys and I made our way around the dam area of White Rock Lake, we discovered this lock-covered railing around an observation deck. An off-duty police officer told us that the tradition started in Europe some 10 to 15 years ago, and has caught on at White Rock… Listen ⇢

  • Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge 2020 – Week 13

    Photography bloggers are often challenging one another to take thematic pictures to share with each other. I’m joining the Pull-Up-a-Seat Photo Challenge. You can see others here and here.   Listen ⇢

  • Out and About: Walking the Dog

    As I worked my way around Bishop Park, I got the idea to take pictures of people walking their dogs just to see if the owners and pets looked similar. I will let you decide. It was also with the dog owners that I began to realize most people don’t… Listen ⇢

  • No Entry: Watauga River

    One can’t help but ask: was it really necessary to put a gate up and a sign? It seem obvious to me that one should not head out on the dam. But I’m not 14 either.   Listen ⇢

  • Gangsta Toddler

    And now, from the family in Tennessee, the latest in Gangsta wear by Annaleise. Photos by Jesse. This is a bonus edition…   Listen ⇢