Sunday Photos: New Generations
Back in January I posted a photo of a mysterious farm machine on display in someone’s yard. I was going to Kerrville a few days ago and discovered this machine…
Read moreLucy In the Sky With Brisket
Hill Country communities have always been home to good barbecue and creative small business. Lucy’s Barbecue in Lakehills, Texas proves that the pandemic hasn’t changed things. I’ve watched as Lucy’s…
Read moreSunday Photos: Rusting Metal
It’s not unusual see old farm and ranch equipment put out to pasture and on display around here, but this is one of the best. I’m not sure what it…
Read moreLife at the River Crossing
I’ve become fond of an egret that fishes from a low bridge over the Medina River, not far from my house. He (or she, who knows?) likes to perch on…
Read moreEpiphany at Dawn
I tired of listening to both parties blame each other for COVID, the economy, riots, racism, and icebergs falling off of Greenland, so I changed channels. I caught a quick…
Read moreThe Moon Is Down: Stupid Fox Version
The original of this post wasn’t tied to any particular picture, so here’s a “Choose Your Own Adventure” version with different photos and commentary. A few dawns ago I looked…
Read moreThe Moon Is Down
A few dawns ago I looked through the trees and saw a beautiful full moon hanging on the horizon. My first thought was that it would make a great photo.…
Read moreHill Country Roadside Park
Texas roadside parks were a big part of my childhood. I’d hate to try to estimate the number of bologna sandwiches I consumed at a concrete picnic table under an…
Read more100% Genuine White Chunks
I got these cookies a while ago in recognition of the manufacturer’s honesty. None of that “Imitation White Chocolate” here, just an honest “White Chunk”. I’m not sure what makes…
Read moreBloom Where You’re Planted Or Plant Yourself Where You Can Bloom?
It’s easy to look at the views in the Hill Country and forget that those unspoiled vistas are scenes in an untamed world. Every now and then you see something…
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