Luminar Neo: A First Look

For those patiently waiting for their copy of Luminar Neo or just wondering if it's worth it, it's only a few days way and I have to say it's worth it.  I received an advanced prerelease copy and been using it for a few months. It isn’t perfect but … [Read more...]

Lookout Mountain Trail at Beavers Bend State Park

Back in early November 2020 my wife and I decided to do a day trip out to Beavers Bend State Park for some hiking. We ended up hiking two trails that day. We first hiked Indian Nature Trail, an unofficial or retired trail at the park, and Lookout … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #192: Hills Grocery in Tom Beam, Texas

This week’s random image is of Hills Grocery in Tom Beam, Texas. I took this image of the old mom and pop grocery on a mini road trip taking the backroads to Sherman. I just had to stop and take a couple quick pictures as I passed through … [Read more...]

Review: AfterShokz OpenMove

I originally purchased these for my wife. I wasn't comfortable having her wearing regular earbuds and over-the-ear headphones out in public. These types of headphones can limit a person's self-awareness and I'd prefer to her to be able hear joggers … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #191: Old Rock Gymnasium in Erath County, Texas

This week’s random image is another image revisit from a past trip. This image was actually in pretty bad shape unusable even for web use because of the amount of noise it had. What you are seeing is an unused rock gymnasium in Erath County, … [Read more...]

Skylum Luminar AI Travel Beyond Sale: Up to 60% Off!

Skylum is at it again. They are offering another great opportunity to own their software products at a huge discount. This big sale is called the Travel Beyond Sale. Recently I got my hands on an advanced copy (not fully operational version) of … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #190: Old Car and Windmill at Sunset – Medicine Mound, Texas

This week's random image is of an old car and windmill at sunset with the Medicine Mounds in the background out in West Texas during our trip to do a night in Medicine Mound, Texas. Old Car and Windmill at Sunset Almost 4 years ago my friend and I … [Read more...]

Mission Concepción

There are a lot of things you can do in San Antonio, Texas. Visiting the Alamo, the Riverwalk, the Missions, and more. During the years that my wife and spent in San Antonio we didn’t take advantage of the sites. A few years back I made it a goal … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #189: The Old Strawn House

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...]

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...]