Wednesday 09.02.2015

September 2, 2015September 2, 2015 ~ Beth ~ Leave a comment

The 10th anniversary of Katrina has just passed; ten years ago this time the Gulf Coast was devastated. Recovery would be slow and painful. But recover those folks did; they are hardy and took this in typical Gulf Coast stride. I had to watch from afar, but my sorrow was nothing like theirs. When I visited … Continue reading Wednesday 09.02.2015

New post up on Doorway

September 1, 2015September 1, 2015 ~ Beth ~ Leave a comment

Since I'm transitioning to the new blog site I think that for a while I'll share the link here when I post to one of the other blogs. In time, I'll smooth this all out, but thank you for your continued reading while I bump through this! Here's the link to Inside the Old Blanco … Continue reading New post up on Doorway

Stained glass effect

August 30, 2015August 30, 2015 ~ Beth ~ 2 Comments

It doesn't matter if the colors are bright or subdued or if the subject is religious or modern. A room with stained glass seems peaceful, calm. The colors, the shapes, the subject, and the light seem to tell the viewer to be still, to contemplate, to reflect. No matter how many times you've looked at a … Continue reading Stained glass effect

Friday Fives 08.28.2015

August 29, 2015 ~ Beth ~ 2 Comments

(If you are new to this blog Friday Fives is a feature I do from time to time. Go to Friday Fives 05.08.2015 to read about the origin of these posts) This Friday night I am thankful for these things: August is drawing to a close. The waiting is over and Labor Day will soon be … Continue reading Friday Fives 08.28.2015

Wednesday 08.26.2015

August 26, 2015August 26, 2015 ~ Beth ~ Leave a comment

Massive oak tree next door to Boerne City Hall (Kendall County Texas). I wonder how old this is!

It’s Gone!

August 23, 2015August 23, 2015 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

I'm a regular reader of Preservation in Mississippi. Last week one of the articles featured what happened to Ceres Plantation and the sad tale of its demise and the subsequent waste of the property in the name of "development and progress". Today the area that was developed to be what was touted as an invaluable … Continue reading It’s Gone!

Wednesday 08.19.2015

August 19, 2015August 19, 2015 ~ Beth ~ 3 Comments

My church sits on the edge of a new cross-town thoroughfare that will soon be completed. It has given us a new flood proof entrance with this sign on the exit side. While it will make driving much more convenient I am sad because there are considerable deer in this area along the creek. I'm … Continue reading Wednesday 08.19.2015

When what-if becomes reality

August 17, 2015August 17, 2015 ~ Beth ~ Leave a comment

Made in America 1957. Still running perfectly today. Several years ago I started playing the what if game with myself. It started one boring day at work when I realized that my desk was perfect for cross stitching (at that time I was still under the delusion that I had time for intricate stitchery). The … Continue reading When what-if becomes reality

Wednesday 08.12.2015

August 12, 2015August 12, 2015 ~ Beth ~ Leave a comment

Creativity and inspiration often surprise me when I'm not expecting it. I've lived here almost 12 years and I've threatened several times to take down these dust catching shutters that are on either side of both doors into the kitchen. I was afraid that if I did the walls and the space would be bare. … Continue reading Wednesday 08.12.2015

Pushing 100

August 10, 2015August 10, 2015 ~ Beth ~ Leave a comment

When the temperature is pushing 100 degrees and you haven't had air conditioning for almost 48 hours this is what you want to see on your driveway. And, the old unit is what you want to see coming out your front door. Unfortunately, my savings account is not as pleased as the dogs and I am tonight. But, there's … Continue reading Pushing 100