This week’s random image is of the old Strawn house that can be found out on the lonely dirt roads of Grayson County, Texas. The old house was the Strawn family homestead at one time. The house sits empty surrounded by modern barns on the families’ … [Read more...]
January 12, 2022 By 1 Comment
Hiking the Indian Nature Trail at Beavers Bend State Park
In mid-November 2020 we decided on a last-minute hiking trip to Beavers Bend State Park with plans to hike a couple more difficult trails. Because of our poor planning we got a late start and were only able to hike a few trails before dark. One of … [Read more...]
January 11, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Review: Ozark Trail 45 liter, Backpacking Backpack
All though I've been hiking for years, my hikes have been short ones no more than a mile or two. Normally they took place at a green space or a nearby park. For these outings it was carrying a Nalgene bottle of water in a pocket or on a strap and … [Read more...]
January 6, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Random Picture of the Week #188: Christ Episcopal Church in Church Hill, Mississippi – Church and Cemetery
It’s been another crazy month and I didn't get the chance to write as many articles as I had planned. My work scheduled was changed when the building I’m at had to shut down to replace the roof. To keep us working they put us at other locations … [Read more...]
January 5, 2022 By 1 Comment
Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio, Texas
When my wife and I were dating she went to college in San Antonio, and we spent a lot of time going places in town and the surrounding areas. One our favorite places we went a few times and wished we had gone more was the Japanese Tea Garden in San … [Read more...]
December 31, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Skylum Luminar 2022 New Years Sale
If you missed out on Skylum’s winter holiday sale or their Black Friday sale, here’s your chance to take advantage if the final discount of this year/ first sale of the year, Luminar AI 2022 New Years Sale. Skylum bundled everything up so you can get … [Read more...]
December 29, 2021 By 1 Comment
Hiking the Friends Trail Loop at Beavers Bend State Park
Friends Trail Loop at Beavers Bend State Park is a 1.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Broken Bow, Oklahoma that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips. It is … [Read more...]
December 20, 2021 By 1 Comment
Review: Neewer Lens Filter Wrenches
Throughout my years of using a DSLR cameras, multiple lens and lens filters I never had a lens filter get stuck on a lens. That all changed a few years back when I had a lens filter get jammed up on a $1000+ lens. I couldn't get the filter off. I … [Read more...]
December 13, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Luminar AI Holiday Sale – More Discounts!
If you missed out on the Lumainar AI on the Black Friday sale, then here’s your chance to take advantage of the Luminar AL Holiday Sale. Once again, they bundled their products up so you can get a great deal and everything you need to edit your … [Read more...]
December 1, 2021 By 1 Comment
October 2021 North Texas Mini Road Trip – HWY 56 Sherman to Paris, Texas
Back in October I was I had some free time for a quick mini road trip. I decided that the trip should be no more than a couple hours from the house and be away from the house no longer than half the day. So decided to do a North Texas Mini Road Trip. … [Read more...]
