A few years ago, I had the inspired, but brief, idea of eating variations of chips and salsa for a month to see if I could lose weight. I decided…
Texas in Black & White
When you have more than 75,000 photos of the great state of Texas, you should really share them. I love black and white photos but I use a digital camera….
If You Liked It Then I Hope It Had A Ring on It – Texas BBQ, That Is!
With respect to Houston native Beyoncé and her mega-hit, Single Ladies, I had to use the play on words based on what everyone tells me about Texas barbecue. It’s cooked…
Happy New Year from How Big Is Texas!
For the second year in a row, we did a ball drop at our house. This year’s celebration to ring in 2022 was held at the Official World Headquarters of…
How Big is Texas Best of 2021
As we wrap up 2021 and prepare for the new, and what we hope will be, improved year, I decided to reflect on the best parts of this year for…
Livin’ on Island Time – An RV Getaway to Port Aransas, Texas
With only a few weeks left in 2021, Dan and I decided to take advantage of a few more days of R&R. We loaded up the truck and RV and…
Experiencing East Texas – Shopping, Eating, and Family History!
After the Thanksgiving holiday, I decided I needed to take a four-day weekend trip to visit my Aunt Ruth in east Texas. We talk once a week, if not more…
Puttin’ on the Texas Ritz Island Style on Bolivar Peninsula with Friends
A couple of weeks ago, Dan and I drove down to Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, to meet up with friends I graduated with nearly 40 years ago. Dan…
Best Places in Texas for Fall, Y’all
I must admit, fall is my favorite season of the year, especially in the Lone Star State. When the temps start to drop, the flannel shirts come out and the…
Celebrating World Photography Day – The Texas Edition
World Photography Day was created on August 19, 2010, and I would hate to miss a chance of sharing some photos of Texas in all its glory this week. Of…