The combination of abnormally mild weather, abundant rainfall, and an inspiring vantage point put me in a mood head outdoors to do some writing.
Category: Texas Hill Country
Fire Ant Flickers (#20): Back Yard Musings
Emigrant Experience
The Emigrant Boutique Hotel is an interesting, if imperfect, find.
The Emigrant Boutique Hotel in Fredericksburg (TX) is worth a repeat visit, as long as your expectations are realistic.
Fire Ant Flickers (#15)
This is not a Thanksgiving-related post, and we all can be thankful for that.
Wherein I note the meteorological intelligence of trees; the mysterious metamorphosis of possums; and the appearance of eye-catching eyelashes.
Fire Ant Flickers (#14)
Goodbye to pennies; hello to new music; tributes to stars
Pennies are now officially collector’s items. There’s a cool band of teens from NZ. And my latest attempt at astrophotography was a mixed success. What more could you want?
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 25)
Getting caught up on a month's worth of encounters with the local fauna
Wherein I describe encounters with a mystery insect, a mob of carrion diners, a rock-dwelling squirrel, and a snake with a pig snout and curly tail.
Dance Venues in Central Texas*
*Highland Lakes and Hill Country area (west and south of Austin)
If you’re new to the area west and south of Austin, and are looking for venues to dance, you’ve come to the right place.
A Humble Memorial to Texas Flood Victims
When words fail me, I turn to music. Here are three songs that provide me with some peace. I hope you find them helpful as well.
Neighborhood Nature (Pt. 24)
Nature puts on quite a show this time of year; never go outside without a camera!
Springtime in the Texas Hill Country brings lots of opportunities for encounters with wildlife…some wilder than others.
Blooming Magnolia
It only took four years since planting, but we finally got the first magnolia bloom. It lasted…well, not very long.
Radiation Cessation Elation
The next step in the journey is complete. Now we wait.
My radiation therapy is finished. It’s another step in the journey, but it was a pretty big one.