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This morning while reading and commenting it happened again.  A comment I was making turned into a blog post.  I have found this happens sometimes and I just go with it. The comment becomes multiple paragraphs of my thoughts and hence a posting... thats what my blog is about anyway, my thoughts a...

What are all those signs? What do they meaning?  FM, RR, RM, oh my gosh I was so confused when I first moved to Texas, yes, I know what State Hwy means, I know what the Interstate means, but what did those funny things mean? RM.. thats a Ranch to Market Road FM  thats a Farm to Market Road RR tha...

Spring has Sprung   HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!What I notice every year here in Austin Texas are the shades of Spring Green.  I recall back some years ago when I was still a native of California and we lived in a fairly barren area of California, my art teacher used to say, let's paint some spring, an...

Way way back, when I was not even around, but after the dinosaurs, there was this great economic failing of the world economy and it resulted in what was later referred to as THE GREAT DEPRESSION,  along came a President of the United States, Franklin D Roosevelt and he helped bring the global de...

Here we are .. the day before St Patrick's Day...  A day of celebration for many...  with a rich history about Pots of Gold, Lephrechauns and Irish brew.   Happy St Patrick's Day Everyone... as the saying goes, Today Everyone is IRISH.Me thinks the wee ones have been having a bit of fun today, I ...

Relay for LIFE. It is a community coming together to fight a horrid disease that afflicts people worldwide regardless of age, national origin, creed, religion, sex, ethnicity or any other divider you can name.  Cancer hits all ages, all races, its definitely non discrimantory.  Rich and poor alik...

I admired Christina Williams writings too.. she made me laugh, she made me think.   I am truly sorry to hear of her passing, and the struggle she went thru.  Every day in America people are suffering from cancer.  Our neighbors, our friends and our family members, The Relay for Life will help wi...

Runners take note..  March 14, in Austin Texas is the Shamrock Shuffle... The 2nd Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K Fun Run Walk Irish Festival benefitting the RUNTEX FOUNDATION, a non profilt organization whose mission is to  educate, inspire and engage communitites to achieve an active lifestyle. Wear...

One of the benefits of living in Austin Texas is what I call the Lady Bird influence.  Lady Bird Johnson was instrumental in making Texas beautiful with flowers and shrubs.   The National Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is located just a few minutes from my home. Its an ongoing living legacy ...

Founders Day Festival in Dripping Springs Texas is almost upon us.  Coming April 17-19th the Founders Day Festival is 3 days of events including a Parade, a Carnival, chili cook offs, food, arts and crafts, music events and a 5K Tiger Run/Walk. Celebrating the  founding of the community in 1850 b...