Old Store Fronts in Chillicothe, Texas Monochrome Madness Challenge Traveling on Texas Highway 287 from Amarillo to Dallas you see many old buildings in the small towns you pass through. Stories of days gone by are hidden in the walls of these crumbling old buildings. Wouldn’t it be great if some of these buildings were … Continue reading
Category Archives: This Is My Life
Lake Life
Lake Kiowa, Texas⇑ –a small private lake near Gainesville, Texas After the record-breaking spring rainfall, lakes in North Texas are at maximum capacity or still flooded. Many of the larger lakes like Lake Lewisville or Joe Pool Lake are closed until the water recedes. Smaller lakes flooded also; but are quicker to recover. This summer … Continue reading
Boy Scout Regatta
A favorite event of most Cub Scouts is the annual Rain Gutter Regatta. I love this photo of the colorful boats waiting to race. The boys must make their boats by themselves; however, guidance from an adult is permitted. This year Pops helped our grandson with his boat. Pops said that it seemed like it was just a … Continue reading
Fishing the Red River
Water has been flowing over the spillway at Lake Texoma for almost 2 weeks. People are flocking to view this historical event. They are fishing from the side of the river and from their boats. The foaming, dirty water doesn’t seem to discourage anyone. I didn’t have an opportunity to fish; but I saw several … Continue reading
Water Flows Over the Spillway at Lake Texoma
Six days later water is still flowing over the Lake Texoma spillway (May 30, 2015).↑ Month of May Breaks Rainfall Records Many lakes in North Texas are overflowing due to May’s massive rains. In fact, according to channel 8 news WFAA, ” It rained 24 out of 31 days last month, making it the wettest May for … Continue reading
Lake Texoma’s Historic Lake Level
The boat dock at Grandpappy Point Marina (May 24, 2015). ⇑ Record Breaking Rains North Texas has been receiving higher than normal levels of rain for the last few months. In fact, this is the 3rd wettest May on record with 21 out of 27 days bringing rain for a total of 12.31 inches of rainfall. Most … Continue reading
Rain, Rain and More Rain
Lynn Creek marina parking lot at Joe Pool Lake 5 days ago. As you can see, the water was about 3 or 4 feet deep. Rain, Rain and More Rain It’s been raining almost daily in North Texas for over 2 months. The massive amount of rain ends the drought for this part of Texas. … Continue reading
This is My New Life
It seems that no matter where I am — I end up on the wrong row or in this case the wrong side of the highway. You know — the “choose the wrong grocery line” syndrome. I took this photo to remind myself that even the best laid plans go awry. Red Lights of Doom … Continue reading
Being a Parent – Your Most Challenging and Most Rewarding Job
Parenting — The Most Important Thing You’ll Ever Do Becoming a parent is one of the best things that ever happened to me. It changed my life in ways that I couldn’t begin to understand until many years later. Even when it seems easy, raising children is still a difficult job. You’re never off duty … Continue reading
Signs of Springtime
Bluebonnets are popping up all over North Texas. This was one of those times when I was glad I had my camera ready — I took the photo as we were waiting in traffic on the toll road. What is your favorite sign of Spring? Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 