Thursday evening as I brought the dogs back through the hotel lobby after their last potty walk I saw what was happening in Dallas on the lobby television. I was shocked, especially since I was just a few miles away. At that time the story was just developing; we all know the outcome and the … Continue reading Heaviness of Heart
Zinnias are high on my favorite flower list. They are very hardy, tolerating sun and heat, and don't depend on daily water. They resist bugs and will bloom steadily. Plus, check out those colors! They are just downright cheerful, aren't they? My grandmother had a yard full of flowers, although not like she did in … Continue reading Wednesday 07.06.2016
I wasn’t too surprised when I saw this little viola growing through the crack in the cement. Violas are very hardy and are prolific re-seeders. I’ve often had them “come up volunteer”, as my grandmother would say, in a spot close to where they were planted the year before. They don’t require a lot of … Continue reading Determination
I love before and after pictures; I can spend hours looking at them and analyzing the differences. Today I had my own experience with before and after. Due to recent rains the underground aquifer that San Antonio relies on for water has risen above the very low levels that have plagued it for many years. … Continue reading Before and After
After we finished with a dog show in Victoria, Texas a few weeks ago Bentley and I headed out to do some exploring. I honestly think he knows the word "explore" because after we got in the car to leave the show I looked at him and said, "let's go exploring" he perked up and … Continue reading Patti Welder Middle School
I've always loved stained glass whether it is in a church or a public building. Just like with quilts it is the colors and shapes that pull my eyes to it. I don't know which came first - my love of quilts or my love of stained glass. I see quilts in stained glass … Continue reading Capitol Glass
Mississippi State Capitol -Dome of the Senate Chamber (yes, it is politically incorrect with its Indian maidens, but puhleez do not attempt to have them removed, thank you).
The Southern Traction Company provided interurban transportation between Corsicana and Dallas from 1912 to 1941. Its sister company, the Texas Traction Company, provided service between Dallas, Denton, and Waco; in 1917 they would merge to form the Texas Electric Railway. The interurban trains would stop to pick up passengers when flagged down and offered affordable … Continue reading Southern Traction Company
Downtown Pocket Park sits quietly between 2 buildings in historic downtown Corsicana. I noticed this space from across the street, but didn't realize what it was until I was closer. It wasn't just an empty space between 2 buildings, it was a little park! Corsicana's Art in Public Places committee selected this space to be … Continue reading Between 2 buildings
What do the Goddess of Liberty and Lady Justice have in common other than they each overlook their respective kingdoms? Well, they share many common things with one exception. Let me introduce you to these two lovely ladies. The Goddess of Liberty sits high atop the Texas State Capitol surveying the busy city of Austin … Continue reading The Goddess and the Lady
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
Growing and harvesting a bounty of blessings in my potager.
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histories of unconventional southerners
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
Tales From The Law Office
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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
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Small Simple Things of Life 