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Photos of Texas bluebonnets, wildflowers & nature set to music of Willie Nelson

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Real Estate Agent with Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life!

Texas Wildflowers Renew the Soul

City on a hill,

Untouched land beyond.

A Fallow field is

The secret of fertility.

In the city, we see millions of lives represented in the windowsflowers doors, and many floors of each building. We see excitement and the glories of civilization. But no matter how much those who follow Tao may enjoy the city, they understand the need for retreat into nature.

In the countryside, they find the nurturing quality of freedom. They can see new possibilities and can wander without societal impositions. In the past, pioneers saw the open prairies and were filled with dreams of dominating nature with the glories of man. Now we know different: We must preserve the wilds for our very survival.

We need time to lie fallow. If you cannot leave the city just find a little quiet time each day to withdraw into yourself. If you are able to walk in fields or in the hills, so much the better. But none of us can maintain the fertility of our beings without renewal.

I've had the "Renewal" by Tao on my refrigerator at home, my office and my lake house for the last three years, and thought it was fitting to accompany my pictures of the magnificence of one of God's most lovely gifts to us...Texas Wildflowers. Marchel and I came up with this contest when we first took over the Texas Real Estate group back in February 2008, and I've wanted to share it with all of you for a long time. I hope you enjoy the little show I've put together for you. My sister, Sandra Parker and I love flowers and nature, a trait we got from our Mother. We go look at the bluebonnets and wildflowers every year. The pictures were taken on our annual pilgrimage to Round Top, Texas from our homes in Katy, Texas. Our route was planned to also take advantage of phenomenal display of antiques along the way to Round Top, Texas.

This is a feature unto itself, every spring you can follow the bluebonnet trail to Texas' Antiques Week. From picture of Willie NelsonWarrenton to Round Top TX on Hwy 237 and beyond there are thousands of booths and antique dealers lining the highways in this area, selling everything from vintage wicker / clothes to advertising memorabilia. It will blow your mind, so it you've never made the trip, plan on doing it next year. One area is Marburger Farm Antique Show, it host over 300 dealers from around the world...and that's just ONE of the of the exhibitor areas! It has five football-field-size tents + a village of restored Texas buildings that house other exhibitors alongside the tents. For more information on this visit http://www.roundtop-marburger.com/. The two pictures of my dear friend Missy with her gem of a daughter Madison were taken just outside Waco on Hwy 84 east. I set my slide show to the music of Willie Nelson, enjoy! This post is dedicated to my sister Sandra. We share the love of Texas, flowers, life, and Willie, we have always been there for each other and always will be. To my sister Sandra with Love, Liffy

Comments (34)

JDo Doe
Barrington, RI
Good Ole Willy!@!!!!  I saw him at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth years ago and he was pure greatness - just like the Bluebonnets!!!  Great post...I'm always a fan!
May 07, 2008 02:59 AM
Anonymous
Sandra Parker
What a nice surprise
May 07, 2008 04:35 AM
#16
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro
Liz, very nice!  You need to correct your tag to april wildflower contest; that way it will show up with the rest.
May 07, 2008 05:04 AM
* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI
Liz, what a refreshing post this afternoon, beautiful.
May 07, 2008 07:00 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Liz, I'm so proud of you! This is beautiful! I loved the music and the slide show and your theme of renewal...just wonderful! Thank you for this! I'm sending a copy of this to Scott and bookmarking it for times of comfort when I need renewal!

Happy Spring, my friend! Rhett is darling. Later in the rain~Deb

May 07, 2008 08:19 AM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)

Steve, no problems, and you got to see my slide show twice :).  L

Julie, thanks for the pretty picture.  L

Nathan, glad you liked it, and thanks for being a fan :).  L

Marchel, how embarising, sorry guess I was so frustrated after spending so much time trying to make my first slide show I forgot the right tag for the contest.  Oops...fixed it.  L

Duane, I like that word, "refreshing", thanks.  L

Debra, thanks young lady, it means a lot coming from you.  Rhett says, kiss, kiss, yum, uum.  L & Rhett Butler

Sandra, hope that means you liked the show?  I dedicated it to you with lots of love.  Liffy

May 07, 2008 09:55 AM
Carol Judd
New Star Real Estate - Vernal, UT
Vernal Utah Real Estate
I love photos with music. thanks  I really enjoyed it.
May 07, 2008 01:16 PM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches
Liz, This was beautiful!! I loved the pictures.  Your little dog is adorable.  We are getting a puppy this summer... never had a dog before, and I am so looking forward to it!  Have a wonderful day.  Thanks for this beautiful post!
May 07, 2008 10:47 PM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)

Carol, thanks...I made it where the music comes on automatically, so I get to listen to it while responding to comments :).  Hope that does not bother people, but Willie is pretty mellow :).  L

Susan, good to hear from you again.  I went 5 years without a dog with I lost my other poodle years ago, and I'll never do that again.  They are total unconditional love.  Enjoy your new puppy.  L

May 08, 2008 06:31 PM
Elizabeth Cooper-Golden
Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL
Huntsville AL MLS

Liz-What a beautiful post! I loved the photos and dedicating it to your sister was also beautiful. What a nice, thoughtful and loving person you are. I'm enjoying the music while I comment.

 

May 09, 2008 12:17 PM
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

I love me some Willie Nelson.  Sorry I missed this post previously.  I hope you have a great weekend, my friend.

May 09, 2008 01:07 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Incredible post!  Just like you Liz.  I love the music, the pictures, the words, the spirit of the post and most of all the love between you and your sister.  Kiss Rhett for me. Have a great renewed weekend, your friend Ricki :)

May 10, 2008 01:42 AM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)

Hi Elizabeth, I love it when you come by, I get to type my "real" name :).  That's why I set the music to play on auto, and loop.  Glad you enjoyed it.  L

Jason my friend, yep,me and you both...I can listen to Willie all night long.  You too, L

Ricki, you had not seen this?  Will do, you too my friend.  L

May 10, 2008 07:42 PM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Liz, you did a great job with this post.  The pictures, the music, and your write up are all top notch.  What will stick with me is your words.  You stess the importance of preserving wild places and for having places to retreat to.  Renewal is so vital to our souls.  

I feel very honored that my wildflower post was selected to be #3.  Yours was right up there with the top two.  I'm sorry you couldn't enter, but you did make the contest fun for all of us. 

May 15, 2008 05:38 AM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Liz, there is nothing like flowers to make a girl smile. I enjoyed viewing your video and listening to Willie. Thanks for sharing.

May 15, 2008 07:50 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

You know I love this. I told you I listen to it in the mornings when I'm up putting on my face. I start with a cup of coffee and my pooter. Go figure. Thanks for brightening our day! Later in the rain~Deb

May 15, 2008 10:37 AM
Yvonne Hurt
Long & Foster Real Estate - Reedville, VA
Northern Neck of VA Real Estate

Very nice post. Love the photos and the music, perfect combination.  You did an excellent presentation.

May 15, 2008 11:18 AM
Yvonne Hurt
Long & Foster Real Estate - Reedville, VA
Northern Neck of VA Real Estate

Very nice post. Love the photos and the music, perfect combination.  You did an excellent presentation.

May 15, 2008 11:18 AM
Liz Carter
Liz Carter & Team Realty-Your Real Estate Resource For Life! - Katy, TX
Broker/Owner of Liz Carter & Team Realty, Katy TX (Houston)

Sondra, I love it so much it in on my fridge door here and at my lake house, I've had it for years.  It's so true!  Yours was very deserving, and I don't mind that I can't win my own contest, as long as yall have fun and we continue to be such a great group.  We will meet at the next AR event.  Liz

Gena, glad you liked them...I'm still mad at those people for doing that to you!  I'll call you soon and catch up.  Liz

Deb my friend, what time do you get up and start your coffee routine?  I'll do another post with more Willie for you :).  Liz

Yvonne, wow nice compliment, thank you very much.  Liz

 

May 15, 2008 05:23 PM
Liz Flint
Century 21 Hardee-Team Realty - Houston, TX
Houston\Tomball Realtor (832)816-8066

Hi Liz, great picture of the bluebonnets and indian paintbrush.  Have a great week.

Jun 08, 2010 07:30 AM