Be Cool
Our community has had a rough couple of weeks. Here are some more photos I took in Maine, maybe it will help us relax. Also goes in tune with our cooler weather today...finally. Acadia National Park, Maine Islesboro, Maine

News
I just wanted to say kudos to the Victoria Advocate for their excellent coverage on the explosions at Formosa. I'm not saying this just because I'm a blogger here either. I first heard about the explosion at work this afternoon, ...

Server problems
The comments on the blogs are still not working correctly. They are working on it, so thanks for your patience!

What's In A Letter?
Saw in the Grey Beard Loon’s blog an entry about cursive writing slowly becoming extinct among students in school. This fills me with elation. It also fills me with haunting memories of elementary school. When I went to school… By ...

It
Found this the other day and have been meaning to share it here. Live streaming video of wildlife in Botswana can be seen on the National Geographic Wild Cam. Embark on a quiet adventure and watch wildlife gather at Pete's ...

On a Mexican radio
I thought I would share with you an old post I had written up a year ago on my previous blog. Hope you enjoy it! Entry from 6/24/04 So this weekend I went to a graduation party. A party like ...

Shopping for a good cause
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Target is helping out with a campaign to raise money for cancer research. Target is offering a line of products called Target Pink and 100% of net profits go to The Breast Cancer ...

Let it Maine
Maine has been on my mind a lot lately. I blame all the hurricane anxiety and the high temps. Then when the Loon mentioned something about Maine in his blog I thought, hey why don't I share some of my ...

Trapeze Act
It happened last year, and it's happening again now. I have the urge to run away with the circus. I attended the Texas Renaissance Festival this weekend. When I visit Renaissance festivals, a sense of escape overcomes me. I get ...

Celebrate Your Freedom Of Choice, Hug A Librarian
BANNED BOOKS WEEK ends today September 30th. It runs every last week of September every year since 1982. The reason for the event according to the American Library Association is to remind Americans not to take democratic freedom for granted. ...