The area around my house in the city is not particularly scenic. Many of the houses are very old and run down, and a number of them have lots of junk in the yards. Still, I manage to find some pretty things to photograph. There are a few of these bushes with the bright red […]
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Getting a late start in my office this morning. The burn bans that have been in effect all summer and into fall here in East Texas have been lifted, and I had piles of dead brush and other things that needed to be burned, so I played with fire this morning. Felt good to get
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Recently a woman in Dallas was asked why she wanted to model for Playboy. “Before I get married and find someone, it’s something I want to get out of my system.” Sure, that’s what every young woman should put on her list of things to do before marriage.Why Hillary didn’t win — she’s not a
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We have a bit of a conundrum here in the United States. According to the FBI al -Qaeda has been recruiting Westerners to carry out terrorist plots, and there is a new imperative to be more vigilant. That includes reporting suspicious behaviors to law enforcement. So, if you see a person in a Home Depot
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According to a news story in the New York Times, an eight year old New Jersey boy is subject to extra scrutiny from TSA agents when he flies because his name appears on a “selectee” list. Najlah Feanny Hicks said her son, Michael Hicks, a Cub Scout who travels often with his family, has had
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