Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Freezing temperatures are on the way with single digit nighttime lows predicted. It hasn’t been this cold here in a very long time. Some snow is also possible. New strains of the Corona Virus are popping up across the globe daily, or so it seems. Media Read more…
Friday, January 1, 2021 2020 went out with a bang last night—literally—a thunderous snowstorm rolled into North Texas around 9pm. 2021 crept in beneath a light blanket of snow. The snow melted but gray skies and cold temperatures lingered. The cold suited my mood as I reflected on the Read more…
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 The Mineral Wells Library is closed to the public again. Porch pick up is available but you must make arrangements in advance. We checked out Falling Skies on DVD. I’m not a real fan of sci-fi, but I noticed Steven Spielberg produced the series and decided Read more…
Monday, November 2, 2020 We enjoyed perfect fall weather. I had moved all my plants inside and life was good until I went to Sutherland’s building supply. They had discounted their vegetable plants to ten cents. Now I have a “Ten Cent Garden” that will need to be covered Read more…
Friday, October 2, 2020 I put out all my fall decorations today. The weather has been cooler at night with sunny days and temperatures in the eighties. President Trump and the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19. Palo Pinto County has had 634 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and Read more…
Sunday, September 6, 2020 I watched church online. Online church has become my new normal. Ray bought seed and worked on planting it or repairing the tractor all weekend. He thought he had the tractor up and running several times, but it always quit. Stephanie and Hayden Read more…
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Ray ordered 100 chicks. They should arrive today or tomorrow. Apparently, we are going into the chicken business. Stephanie and Hayden arrived safely in Salida, CO on Saturday. They hung a hummingbird feeder near the camper, and someone at the RV park told them Read more…
Friday, July 3, 2020 Effective today, you must wear a mask in public in all Texas counties with twenty or more confirmed COVID-19 cases by order of Governor Abbott. According to the news, you are warned the first time and could be fined $250 the second time. I don’t Read more…
Monday, June 1, 2020 I bought some lavender-scented paper towels from HEB. They were printed with pretty purple flowers, and the price was reduced on the package of six double rolls. I neglected to consider that since they are scented they can’t be used to wrap food for microwaving. Now Read more…
“To everyone that ever wished spring break could last forever: this is why your mother told you to be careful what you wish for.”