Drive through farm and ranch country in Texas and you will see many abandoned buildings. These buildings were the homes, barns and out buildings of those that once made their living by the land. Some of the buildings were the homes of the workers for the land owners. I’d love to know the history … Continue reading
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Sometimes I Just See Red
Downtown Dallas, Texas 2:30 on a Thursday afternoon There was so much traffic and so many busy people moving about — I didn’t know where to point my camera first. I love this shot because it shows how busy this particular street was at this particular time. I think the pops of red emphasize the activity … Continue reading
Bridge at Fair Park — Childress, Texas
In my post, Fair Park –Childress, Texas, I shared how I found the city park in Childress, Texas when I took a turn off of Highway 287. I enjoyed a few hours taking photos at this pretty little lake in the park. I loved the wooden bridge that allows visitors to walk from one side of the … Continue reading
Curiosity
As soon as I got out of the car, this little guy made a straight line towards me. It seemed like he was curious about what I was doing; but I really think he wanted to see if I had treats. At least my camera didn’t bother him and I was able to get … Continue reading
Blue Skies and Wheat Fields
This year’s summer wheat looks beautiful in the fields under the blue skies. Texas summers are known for gorgeous blue skies filled with fluffy white clouds. The golden summer wheat seems to glimmer in the sun as you drive by the fields. I know nothing about farming; but I think this year’s wheat crops look … Continue reading
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
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
It Shouldn’t Matter…
Word Crush Wednesday STAR testing is happening this week in Texas schools. These tests have become too high stakes for our students. This type of testing puts so much stress on our students and compares apples to grapefruits to bananas. There are so many better ways to determine what students are learning. I like … Continue reading
Rain, rain go away …
Rain, rain go away Come again some other day… We moved to the metroplex about 6 weeks ago to live closer to our grandsons (and of course our son and daughter). Since we moved, it’s rained several days every week. This is a good thing because of the drought Texas has experienced for several years. In … Continue reading
Lonely Tree
When springtime brings rain, The Texas Panhandle changes colors. See the leaves on the lonely tree Sprout and turn green, As the grass on the plains grows tall And blows in the wind. After a severe drought that lasted several years; Texas is finally receiving rain. It’s so wonderful to see all the green trees and blooming … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 