No Fly Zone - Dec 31 '05 10:46:22 AM
It’s official – our lake is down 5 ½ feet, according to The Dallas Morning News. To us, it seems like more as we continue to gaze out upon it, waiting for the rains to...
Ticks and Tags - Dec 29 '05 05:53:12 AM
If you’re a novice to dog ticks, you might mistake them for skin tags. Yeah, we city kids hadn’t seen a country dog tick in so long, when Hans the MinPin got one, we thought...
Dairy Queen Angel - Dec 24 '05 07:27:44 AM
You never know when an angel is going to pop up. My husband’s brother and his fiance, Betty, were headed to our house for a day’s visit. They both live about 90 miles...
Know Your Bull - Dec 23 '05 06:35:56 AM
We’re back home in Texas, now, and can proudly root for the Longhorns without getting bushwhacked. After all, now we’re supposed to be loyal. Along with the longhorn breed,...
Ship It, Dano - Dec 22 '05 05:48:56 AM
When you live in the middle of nowhere, Internet shopping becomes a friendly mecca of unlimited gift selection. There is no corner of the world that cannot receive the goods...
Normal People - Dec 20 '05 06:31:13 AM
Our favorite bumper sticker reads: Normal People Are Those You Just Don’t Know Very Well. Think about it. Am I right? Once we get to know someone, those little flaws or quirks...
Fish Protection - Dec 16 '05 01:21:54 PM
We have discovered a way of protecting our fish – maybe. Our little channel – when the water is up – is a popular fishing spot and on some nice days the traffic is quite...
Scheduling - Dec 6 '05 06:57:44 AM
In a big city, you schedule such things are hair appointments, dental and doctor visits, and income tax services. There are many other things you assume would require...