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….
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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 A
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…
Puttin’ on the Ritz Island Style on Bolivar Peninsula with Friends
A couple of weeks ago, Dan and I drove down to Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula to meet up with friends I graduated with nearly 40 years ago. Dan had…
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…
Exploring the Texas Independence Trail Region – Day 3
On day 3 of our Texas Independence Trail Region tour, we left La Porte and took the long way around to Bolivar Peninsula so we could ride the Galveston-Port Bolivar…
Best of Sunrises and Sunsets in Texas
As an amateur photographer, I understand the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words,” especially when it comes to sunrises and sunsets. I’m blessed to have experienced many over…
Why Texas is My Passion
Starting this blog about a month ago, I did so based on an idea that I wanted to see Texas in a different way than I’ve ever seen it as…
In Closing – Final Thoughts on This Trip
This specific quest completed, we’re sharing some thoughts from our trip, all 3,331 miles of it. I asked the ladies to state their thoughts in their own words so here…
Day 3 – Lake Jackson to South Padre Island – Count Your Blessings (371 miles)
After a stop in Lake Jackson for the night, we stopped for breakfast in Brazoria at The Kolache Shop. The helpful staff shared with us that their store, opened in…