Pinita! - 05/13/12 08:51 AM
A Hispanic tradition is the Pinata. A Pinata is usually bamboo sticks or just some sticks that are tied together to make a close form of an animal or object. This frame is then covered with newspaper / paper mache. After the paper mache has dried it is then ready for more paper mache, this time colored; which is glued onto the frame.  
Last summer my great grand son had two and this car is one of them.
 
Here is Wikipedia’s definition and origins:
"A piñata (Spanish pronunciation: [pi'ɲata]) is a papier-mâché or other type of container that … (4 comments)

UV COUNTRY In Alvin Texas - 05/11/12 08:12 PM
A new commercial business moved into Alvin.  This new business is called UV County. UV Country moved to Alvin Texas in January of this year, by purchasing a 20,000 square-foot facility on eight acres located on Bypass 35 at FM 528.
You may be asking yourself what UV stands for.  It is the acronym for Utility Vehicle.  Years ago the only way of getting around large pieces of property was with a jeep or a truck. Now with truck and gas prices sky-rocketing it is more affordable to buy a UV. UV’s can be customized to meet the client’s needs.
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Recently Listed in Richmond Texas - 05/04/12 09:25 AM
West Hidden Lake Lane in Richmond, Texas is a quite country subdivision. All the lots are the same size, 2.5 acres. Most homes are custom built.
As I rode to my clients property I noticed a woman running her horse in circles. I guess she was exercising him or training him for an event. I did not get a picture of the trainer but she was so friendly and waved to me as I passed by. This gesture reminded me of my home town where everyone is just so friendly and neighbors ARE neighbors. Horses are allowed in this subdivision and many … (10 comments)