“Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else -Lawrence Block There was so much to look at as we were driving on the Ocoee Scenic Byway in Tennessee. I didn’t pay much attention to the other side of the highway because it … Continue reading
During the month of May in 2015, there were record-setting rains in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The lakes overflowed their boundaries and flooded surrounding areas. This is Joe Pool Lake Marina which was completely flooded including the parking lot. The owners of these boats had no way to get to them until the water receded. … Continue reading
Windows Museum for East Texas Culture This building in Palestine, Texas was built in the early 1900s. It was originally opened in 1916 as a high school. In 1982 the building was saved from demolition by a group of concerned citizens and it became the Museum for East Texas Culture. I chose to focus … Continue reading
This is an old Bell System Outdoor box phone. You know the kind the police use to pull up to in their cars to call into the station. It’s all corroded, rusted and scratched. I’m guessing it’s from the early 1960s. It has sat on a shelf in our garage for years. I decided it’s … Continue reading
Texas When we moved to this part of Texas two years ago, I thought I was finished with extreme winter weather. Our first winter was very mild; but this winter has been a surprise. We’ve had snow – just a dusting; but snow. And we’ve had icy roads several times. However, nothing prepared me for … Continue reading
Hello 2018! Yes, I know it’s 19 days into 2018 and that most people pick their word on or by the 1st day of January. I tried. I really did. The problem was that I couldn’t let go of my word from last year. For the last 3 years, My One Word has been related … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 