• Washington County Fair

    Again, from archives, September 2013. I took the boys to the Washington County Fair, the oldest fair in Texas. As you can see, the fair organizers have updated the attractions just a bit. They have more than the historic hay ride.   Listen ⇢

  • Hank the Cowdog Illustrator

    I read that the illustrator for Hank the Cowdog, Gerald L. Holmes, died on Thursday. Hank the Cowdog was a staple in our home when the boys were younger. So in honor of Mr. Holmes, I share with you our boys outside of one of the book stores in Brenham,… Listen ⇢

  • Get a Handle On It

    I loved the doors, and the handles.   Listen ⇢

  • Date Morning

    Instead of going out to eat, we go out to shop, since we eat much better at home than we do at the local restaurants. Our Saturday morning dates are becoming a tradition, a stop at Starbucks for coffee, shopping at Trader Joe’s for the essentials (chocolate and wine), and… Listen ⇢

  • Patio Love Notes

    This one is from the archives, and was written by our youngest son, Joey. Thankfully, he added arrows to his message so we could follow it. (Photos take July 2015).   Listen ⇢

  • Tomatoes

    Tomatoes…from the archives.     Listen ⇢

  • I’m Standin’ on a Corner in Winslow, Arizona…

    (Originally published in April 2013). If you grew up in the 1970s like I did, you can finish the above verse as the song automatically pops into your head. I have to say that it has been bouncing around inside my head since I told my brother, Gene who lives… Listen ⇢

    I’m Standin’ on a Corner in Winslow, Arizona…
  • Contemplating Bishop Park

    The best part of a park, is sitting, relaxing, and enjoying the beauty.   Listen ⇢

    Contemplating Bishop Park
  • Undivided Attention

    Such intensity…she never looks away.   Listen ⇢