Life and absurdities in North Texas from a work-from-home dad
Posted in Country Life, Main on Dec 31st, 2008
I snapped this at the church across the road from my grandmother’s house in Arkansas. Church signs bringeth forth a bounty of wisdom and humor.
I wonder if Mary used too much tape? Because I always use a ton of tape. You get to a point where you realize that you’ve used so [...]
Posted in Country Life on Sep 26th, 2008
This post has been a long time coming. We had to stop for fuel soon after we crossed the state line into Texas when we moved back down this summer. While driving 1,200 miles from Maryland, we saw some interesting things, especially in the truck stops. But, leave it to good ‘ole [...]
Posted in Country Life, Food, Home Life on Sep 8th, 2008
One of the perks about being back in Texas is the food, specifically Mr. Plaid’s specialty. Every month or so, he will invite the family over for a wonderful meal of chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, and rolls. Oh and macaroni and cheese. Lisa’s brother hasn’t missed mac ‘n cheese in [...]
Posted in Country Life on Jul 1st, 2008
I ran across this old (antique?) analog gas pump at a station off of I-59 outside of Gadsden, AL. I haven’t seen one of these since I was a kid. It was quaint, yes, but making me pre-pay for gas? What is this, the third world? Come on, Alabama. Don’t [...]
