We didn’t exactly get a blizzard in Midland (although parts of West Texas did get just that), but it was nice to wake up to a snow-covered view on our day off. I suspect that the back yard horny toad – who, by the way, is attracting way more coverage lately than he merits –… Continue reading New Year Snow
Month: January 2013
Guardian Horny Toad
Doves don’t strike me as being the most intelligent members of the avian world, if only because of how often they seem to knock themselves silly by flying into our windows. But their silliness can also be sort of tranquil, in the right setting. This guy (gal?) apparently decided he (she?) was among friends, regardless… Continue reading Guardian Horny Toad
Remembering Chris LeDoux
I was listening to music on my iPad last weekend and Riding For A Fall came up on the playlist. It made me think about the great music provided by Chris LeDoux, and what we lost when he died of cancer in 2005. LeDoux was a rare talent – a world champion rodeo cowboy and… Continue reading Remembering Chris LeDoux
Best Photos of 2012? Could be…
As we stumble into a new year, a pleasant way to idle away some time is by looking at some really striking photos, and the aggregation website Twisted Sifter has assembled a pretty decent 2012 “Top 100” list. I suspect there are a few that have been subjected to some Photoshop manipulation, but that shouldn’t… Continue reading Best Photos of 2012? Could be…