Bridge Over (Un)Troubled Waters

OK. I admit this photo was taken traveling 65 mph, the car window down, traversing over a large body of water (for inland Texas anyway), in traffic, and with one hand…but the hot air balloon next to a setting sun was just too much (good) to ignore. Under bridge in Austin – oh the things you see and notice (not to mention the occasional pedestrian passing by on the other side) Continue reading Bridge Over (Un)Troubled Waters

Prince What’s His Name

For this Prince of mine I have considered many a names: Barclay, Gowan, Callum, Toran, Margadale, Marcus, Laine, Innes, Nachton, Lyall, Dunyvey, Tain, Barley, Haggis, Glenburgie And considered many suggestions: Peat, Ozzy, Fergus, Farquhar, Shamus, Duncan, Dexter, McTavish, Cosby, Milton, Angus, Hamish, Ollie, Piper, Charming, Edward I have a name in mind…. If you think of some other name, leave a comment. Keep in mind the Princess as  our two Scotties will be called “Zoey and _________, the Royal Heirs”. This Prince will be named by sunrise tomorrow. But I give y’all an opportunity to chime in with a poll of a narrowed list: Continue reading Prince What’s His Name

I Think I Will Dance Now

I remember loving this lady’s singing (way) back in high school. So tonight I catch the credits of the movie “The Family That Preys” and the closing song made me pause….”is that?…could it be?…yes it is Gladys and it’s no Midnight Train she’s belting!” Now she’s gone and got me loving her all over again. Thank you lady! I know, some of you will be thinking I’m so far behind on this song sung some four years ago, huh? Well don’t. It is as much a song for the soul tonight as it was in 2008! “…Promise me that you’ll … Continue reading I Think I Will Dance Now

The Christmas Day Daily Cap(s) (360)

What fun we’ve had! Fun times with the present opening…. His other grandpa repurposed the FDIL’s childhood Radio Flyer wagon for Lincoln – turned out great! Lincoln got an alligator hat for Christmas – it didn’t stay on his head long…. A long day and tons of presents…he’s now starting to wind down for the day…. We all hope y’all are having a grand and merry Christmas The end of a long day…. Continue reading The Christmas Day Daily Cap(s) (360)