First bluebonnet sighting for me

Went to Emhouse, Garrett, Blooming Grove and Corsicana today. Saw blooming bluebonnets just North of Palmer on I-45
All signs are spring are here but... I am not planning to plant veggies yet. We are enjoying some spinach and lettuce and it looks like we will have a bumper crop of cauliflower.

It was a beautiful East Texas Day

Drove to Frankston this afternoon. Dogwoods and daffodils are blooming and iris blooms will be next, followed by the azaleas. Mel, Bully and i walked to the dock and saw three planets and the constellation Leo. I pad is a wonderful tool.
And, by the way, the crappie have started biting!

The New Job

I have a lot to learn.
So far, in just over a month, i have visited with the city manager/city secretary for about 20 cities spread from new london to rice, attended a few city council meetngs, and mostly just listened to the challenges and issues facing Rural Texas.
The folks at GrantWorks have been very supportive, dont seem to mind my silly questions, and are in the business of helping to solve issues facing small communities.
I have also seen a lot of new country. Just yesterday, i did a little over 400 miles, many of the roads i had never been on in my life.
I very much enjoy listening to the trials and triumphs of small communities, and from time to time, sharing the experiences I had in beng responsible for the day to day operations of two city halls since 1996.
Melanie said last night, after listening to what had gone on during the day, it's good to see you having fun and helping again.
That, and the people i worked with, are what I miss about city work.
What i like most about the new gig, I can now do those same things, for so many more communities.
See ya out there

Exciting news!

I traveled to Austin last week to meet with GrantWorks and I will start with them, on a part time basis, in January. I will be covering this part of the state and I am very excited. GrantWorks and I go way back. They are a great bunch of people who are dedicated to helping communities in Rural Texas, and the two communities I worked for benefitted greatly from their services. Thanks for the chance Bruce.

We beat the freeze

We picked about 8 gallons of green tomatoes, bell and jalapeño peppers before the freeze and Mel and I spent a lot of time canning all kinds of recipes the last coupe of days. Also had a great conversation with a man I have done several projects with in the past and we will be meeting within the next two weeks to talk about our business plan.

Great game- congrats Longhorns

It was a great game. Case McCoy gutted it out and delivered the big plays at the end. Cold and windy at the lake today. Did get the leaves changed out in the composter. We still have lots of peppers and tomato on the vines. Might have to pick soon, we might be headed for our first freeze of the year.

Beat The Hell Outa tu!

In commemoration of the last (at least for the near future) meaningful game between the Aggies and Longhorns...
Traditions die hard but memories last forever

Me and dad...