Mixed Emotions
Just several days ago we recognized the tenth anniversary of 9-11. It was for many a time of mixed emotions; sadness, anger, pride. It was the latter that struck me…
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Yankee Clipper
I bet you haven’t seen this before. What do you do with an “antique” sled, especially when you live in the south? You make it a hanger for kitchen pots,…
Read MoreUnexpected
When I get an idea for a photo, I go into the shoot with a predetermined idea of what the finish product might look like. These shots are rarely the…
Read MoreBig Business
I remember when the Galleria II first opened in Houston. It was a unique combination of retail and business space in one center, especially considering that it wasn’t downtown. The…
Read MoreLegos Anyone?
When I was a just a little tike, the cool thing to have was Tinker Toys. You could build all kinds of things from those thin wooden sticks and connectors….
Read MoreSugar Creek on the Lake
From time to time you run across a commercial property (i.e. office building) that has gone the extra mile and beatified their landscape to the point you wish your office…
Read MoreWife Magnet
I was blessed with a wife that didn’t want a lot of expensive jewelry. Not that she doesn’t like it, but she leans more towards the simple things in that…
Read MoreCruisin Through the Square
Cruising around on the weekend is a way to see the town and show off your ride. Many small towns have a “strip”, main intersection or town square that is…
Read MoreDrought Relief
This summer, the state color of Texas is brown. The drought has turned my grass to hay. I’ve lost a tree and a few bushes to boot. I try watering…
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