There wasn't anything else to do about it except to fill the sink with hot soapy water and start washing the accumulated dishes. After several days of sporatic starts the control panel on the relatively young dishwaster was dark and no amount of trickery from me would coax the start button to initate a wash … Continue reading The Dishwashing Ritual
Author: Beth
September Rains and the Aquifer
Since Labor Day the San Antonio area has had almost 17 inches of rain; we've set a record for September rainfall and with more rain in the forecast this may be the wettest month ever for us. Everything is green and blooming profusely! While the rain is an inconvenience no one complains, ever. We take … Continue reading September Rains and the Aquifer
Colors and Patterns: Tiffany Glass Panels
I'm sure that it was the colors and patterns in stained-glass that first attracted me to them as a child. I enjoyed those hours in church when there was stained-glass to study. Pictures of the disciples, of Jesus carrying a lamb, and Paul's conversion gave life to my Sunday School lessons. My grandmother's quilts with … Continue reading Colors and Patterns: Tiffany Glass Panels
The Hat of Intrigue
This hat is absolutely stunning, the pictures just don't do it justice! The first time I saw it I marveled at the color and this beautiful bow/flower/feather arrangement on the back and the delicate beaded trim. But it was the underneath that really caught me by surprise. The pleats on the under side of the … Continue reading The Hat of Intrigue
Prickly pear cactus: formidable or user friendly
An early morning walk at a nearby park reminded me of two things. First, that it is August and everything is pretty much dry and brown as it usually is by this time of summer. The scenery along the trails is rather blah except for the occasional color of prickly pear fruit. These colorful bulbs … Continue reading Prickly pear cactus: formidable or user friendly
Gaslight-Baker Theater
This 1920's theater is still serving the community today as a live performance theater. It's also listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a part of the Caldwell Courthouse Historic District. Click here to read more about it's long history.
Fun with multi-use
Everytime I see these water troughs planted with flowers I enjoy the creative use of an item for a different purpose with stunning results. I think I need to visit a feed store and pick up one - at least a little one. I suspect that these periwinkles may not look as perky after sitting … Continue reading Fun with multi-use
Esperanza = Hope
The vibrant yellow blooms of esperanzas always delight me when I see them. Tecoma stans are a hardy, drought tolerant shrub that is also known as yellow bells. It's easy to see how they got their Spanish nickname. Esperanza means "hope" in English and the color yellow is associated with friendship. And, they truly are very … Continue reading Esperanza = Hope
The Unexpected
It was time for a long overdue day trip for this gal. I left home with only one address queued in my phone, my destination was the Caldwell County Courthouse. Other than that I had only ideas of what to do, no plan. But so it usually is with me, the day will just … Continue reading The Unexpected
Art Deco Friday – or is it Art Deco?
No this isn't really an Art Deco style china pattern, but it is quickly becoming my favorite just because it reminds me of the 1920's and 1930's styles commonly referred to as Art Deco. The gentle swirls on the rim and graceful lines could have put this china on the Great Gatsby's elegant tables, couldn't … Continue reading Art Deco Friday – or is it Art Deco?
Small Simple Things of Life 