Our Bottlebrush Tree
Some number of years ago, my wife and I were walking through a plant nursery and saw a large tree with beautiful blooms. Each red bloom [...]
Operation Super Moon
I recall the newscaster saying that the “super moon” would be tonight since it was the closest to the earth in it’s rotation and [...]
Microsoft Store
It used to be a time when the only place to buy a computer was Radio Shack. Then the large electronic box stores started [...]
Patience Pays Off
Shows and exhibits can be a lot of fun to view things at, but bad for photographers trying to catch the exhibits without all [...]
Houston Metrorail
There was a lot of controversy when the City of Houston first installed their light rail system. Many folks claimed it didn't go where [...]
Sunset Over the Freeway
It had been a long week, so my wife and I were out for the evening for a nice dinner together. There was no [...]
Pink Hibiscus
Like many homeowners, I went through a phase (albeit short) where I tried to convert my backyard into a lush garden, complete with colorful [...]
Hell Wagon
One fun thing about custom cars is the imagination that goes into making the creation. You can customize and paint them any way you [...]
Fresh Spring Onions
Farmers markets are kind of like garage sales for cooks. People wander around, looking at tables full of merchandise, looking for just the right [...]
A Vargo’s Peacock
Many years ago, a certain young lady I know well was proposed to by this certain young man. We’ve been married for twenty five [...]