Since the last two posts were quite long, I had promised myself the next post would be short and something light in subject. China seemed to fit the requirements, but to my surprise the history of the pattern I chose, Old Country Roses, is quite complicated. Since it was only introduced in 1962 the actual… Continue reading Setting the Table: Old Country Roses by Royal Albert
One of the many things I love about wandering about and exploring is stumbling upon interesting things that are a little out of the ordinary, the things that are often overlooked or maybe just plain quirky. They just seem to jump out at me and my eyes are drawn to them. This lamp post type… Continue reading The Courthouse Fountain
A day trip (AKA wandering, exploring, out and about, vagabonding) was long over due. COVID, chilly weather, and Christmas had interfered for too long. I planned the trip early in the week with an eye on the weather, but determined that I was going, rain or shine. The question was where to go. I didn't… Continue reading Day Tripping 2021 Episode 1 January 9, 2021
January, the month of new beginnings and cherished memories, beckons. Come, let winter weave her wondrous spell: cold, crisp, woolen muffler days, long dark evenings of savory suppers, lively conversations, or solitary joys. Outside the temperature drops as the snow falls softly. All of nature is at peace. We should be, too. Draw hearthside. This… Continue reading January 2021 – The Beginning
I had two motivators this year to put up my Christmas decorations early. One was that my oldest grandson was available on Tuesday to help me and the other was that, like last year, Thanksgiving would be later in November. I wanted to avoid the frustration that I had in 2019 when I had… Continue reading The Beginning of the Season
The Bell County Courthouse was presented to County Commissioners on May 29, 1885 and has been used for county business ever since. Over the years it has seen a few changes, but fortunately today its exterior remains much the same. To read more about the Bell County Courthouse, Click Here
We all agree that 2020 has been an "exceptional" year and that we are ready for it to be over. Wow! However, in the upheaval of COVID, a stream of hurricanes, and an unbelievable election year (among other things) we have all found little signs that bring us joy and reassurance that God is in… Continue reading And, so it blooms
Lesson learned: do not wait to photograph an old building whose fate is being determined by school officials and City leaders. Lesson I hope the San Antonio ISD learned: do not let your buildings deteriorate until they are crumbling and beyond saving. Most likely, they did not learn this one. I have searched for quite… Continue reading Thursday: Then & Now
Have you noticed the increasingly popular celebration that has crept in between Halloween and All Saints Sunday? The one with the creepy skulls and chalky white human faces painted to resemble death? It’s known as Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and is observed on November 1st and 2nd. To me it’s even creepier… Continue reading Dia de los muertos
Because today is National Day of the Cat (or something like that) I had to post at least one cat picture. This is Lacey. She is about 13 years old now, but she came to me as a young, teenage mother with her two kittens. She showed up one morning with another neighborhood cat that… Continue reading The National Day of the Cat
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
