Last week we talked a bit about the Confederate Rose, which is not a rose at all but rather a hibiscus. There are several plants of the hibiscus genus that are wonderful plants for the Texas Gardener who is on … Continue reading
When politicians come into conflict with the members of a women’s lineage society, you know that they will lose. It happened in March 1901. According to the Texas Handbook, the 27th Texas Legislature was considering what would be named as … Continue reading
If you ever go to Russia, you will want to visit the home of Tolstoy and see the actual desk where he wrote so many great novels. It sends chills up your spine. …just finished finishing watching the … Continue reading
Winter Day… Leica M (type 240), 28mm Elmarit
The bloom of Japanese flowering apricot (Prunus mume). is a sure herald of warm days to come! News headlines have been repeating themselves of late, and on about every level the news is bad. It is as if Darth … Continue reading
Basketball: Stephen F. Austin State University and Lamar University Beaumont, Texas Thomas Walkup with a double- double, nineteen points and eleven rebounds. “Walkup contributes to his team on many levels… He hustles.” Kevin Gore
A View from a back window at The Algonquin The Menu at LeHalles