Stepping Back in Time in Salado, Texas

October 28, 2009

As I travel south from Fort Worth to San Antonio, I often get my “mouth set” for a stop in Salado, Texas. It has been a resting place for traveler’s since long ago. This tiny town north of Austin on Interstate 35, was once bisected by The Chisholm Trail but before that the Comanche and [...]

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Bizarre at the Henderson Street Bazaar

October 24, 2009

Every now and then, my husband and I start itching to go to a flea market. Several weeks ago, we sashayed down to the Henderson Street Bazaar in Fort Worth (1000 N Henderson St.) to see what they had going on there. We love garage sales and flea markets … don’t y’all? Raise y’allses hands [...]

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Roomful of Rocking Chairs

October 20, 2009

In the twenty-some-odd years that I have been telling stories, I can count on one two hands the number of times that I have had “stage fright.” I have to admit that at this very moment I finally understand a phrase my Papaw always used: “I’m as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room [...]

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Timing Is Everything

September 25, 2009

I want you to look at this very unremarkable picture and see “Only The Good” in it. Before I began posting Marcia had begun the meme. She posted a picture, and we all tried to see what was good about it … because you have to practice to be able to find good in the [...]

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A Good Sanctuary For Exotic Animals

August 28, 2009

Perhaps a big cat in a “cage” doesn’t seem at first like a “good” thing … at least not for the cat (although, trust me, you want a barrier). At the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary there are sixty rescued cats enclosed, along with twelve bears. It is a VERY good thing. It’s not a zoo [...]

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Disjointed Photo Album

August 26, 2009

While editing photos for the parade I told you about yesterday, I got distracted looking at some of the photographs that we have taken. They are the ones that never became a post — but I liked them. That’s about the only thing they have in common. It’s “disjointed,” I know. But, it’s the way [...]

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Roaming Around Rhome

August 15, 2009

I told y’all not too long ago that “all roads lead to Rhome.” I was talking about the tiny hamlet of Rhome, Texas. Whenever I get lost, I wind up there. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to tell stories at the Rhome Public Library (through a grant generously given by The Texas Women for the [...]

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Creative Recycling? Or, Has Their Taste Gone Down The Drain?

June 7, 2009

During the summer, my Spousal Unit and I often take tiny road trips across Texas. A recent stop in Riesel was a “photo op” for me. I love to recycle and re-purpose articles, but I’m wondering if this has perhaps stretched the boundaries of good taste. I’m sure there are folks who think that re-purposing [...]

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Perfectly Good Guitars

April 22, 2009

Last weekend was the Dallas International Guitar Festival, and that is how we celebrated our anniversary. Mr. Tucker is crazy about guitars and guitar shows, and I like them well enough. I made him take me out to eat to compensate me for my time. I also held his wallet, so he didn’t buy another [...]

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Practicing Avoidance

February 24, 2009

That’s the screen saver I have on my iPhone. The face was hanging on the wall at that wonderful hotel in Madisonville, Texas that I told y’all about. I told you a three part ghost story, (if you didn’t see it start with Just My Imagination?). I wish I had taken a picture of it [...]

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PhotoFunia Is Just Too Cool

December 21, 2008

Oh Thunder. Robin at Around The Island told us about PhotoFunia the other day. I had to try it. Now go get yours and tell me about it. I’ll link it here.

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The Party’s Not Over

November 1, 2008

We decided to skip Halloween. But, we still have a party tonight. The season feels strange, because this is the first year in thirty or so that I haven’t gone overboard decorating the house. Yes, I missed putting out all my Halloween spooky stuff — but I don’t miss having to put it all away [...]

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My Day, In Haiku

September 9, 2008

Suitcases brimming, He leaves for business trip. Sulking cats scowling. Five felines clinging Yet, the house feels quite empty. Music fills silence. Seeking diversion. “Craft room” beckons me softly. What treasures await! Surrounded by cloth, Imagination takes flight. Ah, Medicine bags! Strands of bright soft yarn Crochet hook flying swiftly. New afghan is born. Creativity! [...]

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Hope on the Horizon

May 31, 2008

Imagine my delight to see this pronouncement on the side of the highway! I’ve been waiting for bigger “hooters’ all my life! When I was a teenager, I asked my Daddy if I could get silicone injections like that Raquel Welch movie star, and he said, “That’s fine, honey, but we only have money for [...]

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“Global Warming” My Eye!

March 6, 2008

Oh, for crying out loud! People, this is Denton, Texas (just north of Dallas and Fort Worth). I’ve lived in this area all my life. That’s 54 years today. I can count on my fingers (maybe even just the ones on my left hand!) the number of times in my adult life that I’ve seen [...]

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Did Y’all See That Orange Basketball Hanging In The Sky?

February 20, 2008

Almost at the total lunar eclipse.

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Wordless Wednesday—My Husband’s Dream

June 27, 2007

As always, post a comment and you will magically be linked on the post (with “Google Juice”). Then, you can click this link to visit other Wordless Wednesday participants. I look forward to visiting you.

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Wordless Wednesday—Essential for a “Well-Heeled” Kitchen

June 19, 2007

This thrift store find was once a store display. Now, the shoe is my spice rack. My kitchen has “sole.”

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Wordless Wednesday—Daddy

June 13, 2007

I miss you, Daddy. William Everett Cumbie February 1st 1920-June 10th 1994 Happy Father’s Day to all you Daddy’s out there. Leave a comment, and you will magically be linked on the post (with “Google Juice”). Then, you can click this link to visit other Wordless Wednesday participants. I look forward to visiting you.

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Wordless Wednesday—Going Topless

May 16, 2007

Made you look! Yes, that’s me circa 1956 for almost Wordless Wednesday. Visit other participants of Wordless Wednesday. Leave a comment and your name will magically appear on this post. You will also get “Google juice.”

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