Today I’m taking a look at some more of the photos retrieved from the Big Guy’s phone. These were all shot in the month of March — and I had to include at least one fishing picture. Spring was one of his favorite times to go after bass at Clear Lake and the Sacramento Delta. Surprisingly, it was only a […]
It was not quite 8 AM when I first caught sight of a towering mansion that seemed to be sitting in the middle of a busy street in Weatherford, Texas. I was caught up in the morning rush hour and wasn’t really sure where I was going; but I knew I wanted a closer look. As I moved closer, I […]
I may never in my life see the inside of another Buc-ee’s store — and I certainly never expected to visit the one in Fort Worth, Texas. The company has stores throughout the much of the U.S., from Florida to Virgina, from Wisconsin to Arizona; thus far, there are no locations in the Pacific Northwest or in California. I’ve since […]
We were in Grapevine, Texas, on business on this particular afternoon in June 2025, and the weather was quite warm. So while there wasn’t time for a lot of sightseeing, I did manage to take a quick stroll down the street and take note of a few historical details. I later realized that I had been here at least once […]
Most of my time in Texas earlier this month was spent indoors, helping to sort through the belongings left behind by my dear father-in-law. But when I did have a few spare minutes to grab my camera, I could usually find something intriguing to shoot. I’m curious about the hippo statue (along with a lion, not pictured) found near the […]
Hiking to the shore of Grapevine Lake on a warm day in early June proved a bit of an adventure. With a couple of different paths to choose from after parking the car, the Big Guy ignored the map and headed off on a trail that plunged into the woods and meandered through brush and knee-high weeds before eventually emerging […]
I’ve shared a variety of sights around Roanoke, Texas, quite a few times over the years — most recently in June 2024 when I took a walk through the historic downtown. I wouldn’t say I’ve gotten to know everything about this small town in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, but certain parts of it have become familiar. And while I’m no […]
Fruit decor in two farmhouses — Keller, Texas, and Mendocino County, California.
I’ve written before about passing through Clarendon, Texas, on our travels to and from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I never manage to shoot very many photos because our stops are so brief — but this time we actually did spend a night in town. Unfortunately, the wind was pretty much howling and the chilly evening temperatures didn’t encourage much exploring […]