Texas
A Lone Wolf
Walking is such great exercise. It is also kind to your body. Walking is easy on your joints, and it helps you lose weight. After the birth of my third child, I lost all of my pregnancy weight and more walking one hour a day on the treadmill. Walking on a treadmill has its advantages. You can pace yourself with ease. ... »
Wild Turkey
While wild turkeys roamed the piney woods of Texas years ago, their population has almost completely diminished. I had never seen a wild turkey in the area. If you wanted to hunt a wild turkey, then you need to go down south or up in the Panhandle because Grimes County has no open... »
Inspired by Bluebonnets
“Bluebonnets have inspired the poet’s pen, the artist’s brush, the cowboy’s dream, and the legislator’s eloquence throughout the broad spaces of Texas. Their royal beauty and enchanting fragrance have a particular message which speaks to the emotions with compelling directness.” –Mary Daggett Lake Mary Daggett Lake was... »
A Photographic Nature Walk
After school and chores were done, the kids and I went on a walk to get some exercise and enjoy the absolutely beautiful Texas day. I grabbed my camera because you never know what you are going to see. I wanted to capture the rebirth of spring. Kyla grabbed her camera also. We had the most fun on the walk. I... »
Spring has Sprung
The signs of spring are everywhere. Rebirth and newness are evident all over creation from the first wildflowers to the newborn calves in the pastures. The landscape has turned green seemingly overnight. I so love springtime! The skies are clear and blue. The warmth of the sun is rousing ... »
Harlem in College Station,Texas
My first memory of the Harlem Globetrotters was when they appeared in the animated series of "Scooby Doo." It has been a long time since I have seen this program, but I can still hear the famous music that the Globetrotters use when doing their great ball handling. I never once thought that I... »
Natural Approach to Biology
This year I entered the world of high school level science. There are many great books and programs out there. Apologia science is probably the most well-known in the home school world. It is a solid program with a text, lab work, tests, etc. However after years of observing nature, reading great informative books, and raising tadpoles in a fish... »
Blast of Artic Cold
The middle part of the United States, including Texas, is bracing for an arctic cold front this week. Well below freezing temperatures have already found there way in Northern states like Minnesota. In our area so far away from the Arctic, we are expecting temperatures to fall in the teens for days. Highs will be in the 30s. Meteorologists are... »
Thanks Living
From the smell of my kitchen, you can guess that it is the day before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. The food is delicious and plentiful. Since the days of the pilgrims and Indians, we have altered the menu from the first celebration. But who can complain? Turkey, dressing (stuffing), mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, squash,... »
Kyla Shines in the Pumpkin Patch
The other day my family volunteered to work at our church's pumpkin patch. It was the day before Halloween and the lot had very few good pumpkins left to sell. It reminded me of going to a Christmas tree lot on Christmas Eve. Slim pickins. We have had rain storm after rain storm for the last month and the rain... »
I Am Not in Control
I am a planner. I make plans for everything. I am constantly thinking about what I can do. So when my now husband asked for my hand in marriage many years ago, I had something big to plan and organize. My husband and I got married outside in my parent's front yard. They lived out in the middle of nowhere so... »
Fall Is Almost Here!
A poem about autumn called "The Mist and All" begins, "I like the fall, The mist and all." That is exactly how the weather has been lately. After an extremely dry and hot summer, I am so excited that fall is almost here. Rain started falling last week. It was not hard and was not accompanied by thunder and lightning,... »
When Life Gives You Lemons…
Because of Andrew's injury our family has been doing a lot of driving to San Antonio, Texas. During our hospital stay, we saw nothing of the city except the interstate that took us home. On our next trip, my husband, Andrew, and I woke up at 4:00 am in order to make our appointment. We stopped in Seguin, TX to... »
Our Nights at the Rodeo
My three oldest children are members of the Grimes County Jr. Deputy Sheriff's Mounted Posse. They represent the county in events like the Pony Express, parades, rodeos, and trail rides. It is a great organization of which to be a part. My children have made friends with other... »
Ready for the Unexpected?
Well, it is almost officially summer even though here in Texas it has felt like summer for months. Public school has dismissed for the next school year, swimming pools are opening, and families are preparing to take a little time off to enjoy each other. My family will not be taking a summer vacation this year. We might "vacation at home,"... »
