Small Simple Things of Life

Thursday: Then & Now

November 19, 2020November 18, 2020 Beth

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

Devotion

And, so it blooms

November 15, 2020 Beth

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

Then and Now

Thursday: Then & Now

November 12, 2020November 11, 2020 Beth

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

Interesting things

Dia de los muertos

November 1, 2020October 31, 2020 Beth

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

Cats

The National Day of the Cat

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Beth

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

Doorway Into the Past

The Story of Luther Hall

October 23, 2020 Beth

Thanks to the dog shows at the Expo Center in Belton, Texas, I've been able to explore Belton from time to time. This fall has given me two Sunday afternoons to enjoy a picnic lunch on the quiet campus of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor followed by pleasant walks and discoveries on the campus. I… Continue reading The Story of Luther Hall

Autumn, Family, Memories, Seasons

Autumn Remembered

October 20, 2020 Beth

Autumn is a rich, vivid word carrying descriptive tones with its utterance; it is much more appropriate for this season than the simple word, fall. As I write this I am seated on the deck behind my house enjoying the final daylight of a day that has alternated between completely cloudy and a bright blue… Continue reading Autumn Remembered

Patriotism

We Will Never Forget

September 11, 2020 Beth

As part of a high school history project I discussed the Pearl Harbor bombing with my parents and reported their memories of the day. Never, ever did I think that I would live through those exact same feelings that they shared with me, But, on the morning of September 11, 2001 I stood in a… Continue reading We Will Never Forget

Observation, Seasons

Almost Gone

August 30, 2020 Beth

One more day and August 2020 will be finished and we will turn the calendar to September. As we all know, nothing will change and we will move through another month just as we always have done. However, this year it seems that August has been a blur, a very fast blur. I haven't felt… Continue reading Almost Gone

Interesting things, Old Things I Love

As Time Goes By

August 10, 2020 Beth

Recently a fellow blogger, Suzassippi, has featured a series of posts on the clocks of London. Big Ben isn't the only clock in that City and I've enjoyed reading her posts. In commenting on one I mentioned the Hertzberg Clock in San Antonio, Texas. So, Suzassippi, this one is for you! *** Since its original installation… Continue reading As Time Goes By