1985 photograph from the NRHP nomination form From its opening in 1904 to its closing in 1975, the Carnegie Library was a cultural and educational center for the small, central Texas community of Belton. However, its days of serving the community were not over when the library relocated to a new building. The Bell County … Continue reading Thursday: Then & Now
I-10 bridge over Lake Charles Over the years of traveling I-10 I've crossed this bridge countless times, going east and west. Usually, it is a slow crawl as it is only 4 lanes and heavily travelled. So there is time to glance out and take in the view of the Lake, the homes surrounding it, … Continue reading Lake Charles, a quick glimpse
18 June 2021 Sometimes things change radically. Other times there is little, if any, change and that is how I found the Orange County Texas Courthouse. Other than two 1960's additions, one on either side of the Courthouse, the Courthouse has not changed since its completion in 1937. The Texas Historic Commission describes the Courthouse … Continue reading Thursday Then & Now: Orange County Courthouse
As a small child I lived on Clark AFB, Philippine Islands. Outside the base there was a large field with rows and rows of small white crosses. World War II was still very much on my parents' minds and I remember my Mother very awkwardly trying to explain to me what the crosses represented. Many … Continue reading Memorial Day 2021:Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
2021 Walkers along the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River most likely pay no attention to the small, steel footbridge that crosses the River just north of the San Antonio Museum of Art. But this bridge, like many bridges that cross the River, has a history of its own. The Brewery complex has an … Continue reading Thursday: Then & Now
Apple Blossom amaryllis Just a month after the winter snow storm with record breaking temperatures/wind chill/power outages/boil water notices ended the first amaryllis bud stalk poked its lovely head out of a practically dead bulb. I posted about this occurrence here, but now I'm enjoying that first stalk. Actually, I'm amazed beyond just simple enjoyment. … Continue reading The Amaryllis Parade -2021 style
In the Spring 2021 AAA Explorer magazine travel essayist Pico Iver shares a discovery that came to him and his wife as a result of the COVID lockdown. In The Wonders Close to Home he provides an enjoyable narrative of beginning the practice of taking walks with his wife in their Japanese neighborhood where they have … Continue reading Close to home
In the bulb there is a flower, in the seed, an apple tree, in cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free! In the cold and snow of winter there's a spring that waits to be, unrevealed until its season, something God alone can see. (Natalie Sleeth) When winter arrived in South Texas it came with … Continue reading In the bud, there is a flower
I saw down this afternoon to start a post, but instead found myself extremely frustrated with Word Press. If you use WP then you know about the Block Editor. I know about it, but haven't devoted time to learn to use it. I still switch back to Classic Editor. However, today Classic was MIA and … Continue reading Deciphering Changes That I Don’t Want To Make
Yes, I'm a little behind on Day Trip reporting. The winter weather and helter-skelter of life has kept me from reporting as well as doing much travelling around. Never fear, I will catch up and soon be on the road again! A beautiful Sunday afternoon called to me for a little drive to Gonzales, Texas. … Continue reading Day Tripping 2021 Episode 2 January 31, 2021
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
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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
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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