Tag Archive: East Texas

Biodiversity…I Spy…Natural Dyes

Today we present!  (Dun-dun-dah)  Textile Ranger – Plant Detective!!!!  (It would be very helpful if you could read this in the voice of Sgt. Joe Friday from the series Dragnet.) Here in the… Continue reading

East Texas Textures

Some textures that catch my eye here on the farm — Some day these will find their way into a quilt or tapestry!

Subtle Colors of Autumn

I enjoyed the structure of a weekly photo post when I did the 1 Day 1 World Project, so I thought I’d keep that going on my own, with just whatever strikes my… Continue reading

Saturday Sunrise

After a week of rain, we are having a gorgeous fall day. Just the thing for the 1 Day 1 World Project’s 7:00 – 8:00 am hour.   I’ve missed a few weeks because… Continue reading

Waltz Across Texas

We love to go to the Sunday evening concerts at a local winery.  Out in the middle of a big field, a couple of hundred people bring in chairs, blankets, and picnics for… Continue reading

June Evening in Texas

When I decided to participate in the 1 Day 1 World Project, I set a goal to do something new for the post each week.  This week, we were at 5 pm to… Continue reading

1 Day 1 World Project: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Woodpecker Ninjas

When I was out walking in the woods today, I heard a lot of birds scolding and squawking.  In the past, following the fuss has led me to sightings of snakes, hawks, and… Continue reading

1 Day 1 World Project: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

I’m joining up with the 1 Day 1 World Project, which is hosted by Lisa Kennedy at Northwest Frame of Mind.  All you have to do is show a snippet of your life… Continue reading

Today’s Surprise

Some nuthatches were fussing at something in their tree – I expected a snake but saw this little creature instead.  I have lived here for five years and never even heard one before!

Setting Up for a Video

One of my Texas Master Naturalist friends had asked me several months back if he could camp on our property sometime.  I said sure, and somehow it morphed into him bringing a friend,… Continue reading