Press Release: Monday, January 12, 2015 The birth of a new kid in the Fayetteville neighborhood happened today sometime early morning to afternoon. EXCLUSIVE: NOTE FIRST IMAGES OF THE PROUD ADDITION TO THE GOAT FAMILY Mama and little one were first seen lying side by side in the high grass. The weather outside was glum, cold and damp with a chilly north
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Insomnia might be too strong a word. But I think using it is permissible to make a point. Whether you can get by on three hours or seven, sound sleep is essential to our health. The last few years, especially with the stress of corporate responsibilities, I have had periods being sleep challenged. Working in Australia at the time one
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I thought it would have happened by now: Ernie personally greets one of the neighbor’s cows. But as you can see from the picture he is not there yet. The cow was willing and made the advance, but Ernie’s body language and occasional nervous whine put her off. She turned on her heels – er hooves – and as much
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The question above was overheard in casual conversation during the First Friday event in Bastrop last evening. “The First Friday Art Walk is a monthly event held in downtown Bastrop on the first Friday of every month to celebrate Bastrop’s thriving art scene.” [*] The original paintings, photographs, sculptures and furnishings offered for sale match just about any potential buyer’s
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As the year ends and 2015 is about to begin another animal has taken up residence at my Shack. It’s Ernie the pooch. He arrived with an orphans background. About six months ago my daughter Hannah was driving south of Miami through the Homestead area. She noticed three stray dogs wandering the street. Always concerned with dog welfare she stopped and called
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Many times over the years I’d simply drive through neighborhoods during Christmas to see the lights. There was always at least one property where I heard myself say, “Wow, look at that one.” This year one of those homes – with figures, props and background music – is in Fayetteville, Texas, population two hundred fifty eight. At night the show
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That’s a little hyperbole. Dr. Frankenstein’s exultation was a much bigger deal, and certainly in a different realm. But real garden success is something to shout about too. After three years trying to grow in dreaded black-gumbo clay soil – with little to show for it – I finally have tangible progress. [Please see Archives 23 June article: DRAT THAT
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[This article first appeared in 2004, and yearly thereafter, when my daughter and I had a writer’s e-zine. But it is just as fresh and valid today as it was then. And I don’t think that the location – New York – makes any difference to people who grew up in Texas or anywhere else. Once you start to read you
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His name might not mean much in Texas where football is king. But he was at home on an ice rink, which is to Canada what the gridiron is to Texas. For nearly twenty years this Canadian was hockey’s man of consummate skill and respect. When he came to a city with his team – the Montreal Canadiens – so did
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You always have to be ready when driving back country roads. Surprises can appear around any curve. That’s the reason I use them. And I’m no longer rushing to be on time for a really really important corporate meeting. With a camera most times in my truck I quickly pulled over to capture these guys. Actually, they could have captured me.
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