Greenling Quick and Easy Meal Kit – Day 1

Sausage and Pepper Sandwich with Cole Slaw

I've been looking for fresh and easy dinner choices for a long time. Today the solution was delivered to my doorstep in a simple green box from Greenling, an Austin company that delivers local organic meats and produce to customers in Central … [Continue reading]

Shopping Saturday – 1930s-1940s Photo from Vinton, Louisiana

Business signs - Vinton, LA

Tucked away in grandfather's photo album are two photos that give a glimpse of what living and shopping in Vinton, Louisiana, was like between the late 1930s and early 1940s. I'd love to know more about the history of Vinton during this time period. … [Continue reading]

Travel Tuesday – The Benoits Visit the Alamo

The Alamo

My grandparents, Willie "Bill" and Lucy Benoit, loved to travel. These photos were taken in San Antonio. I wish I knew what year the photos were taken. If anyone has any guesses, please add them! If I knew more about cars, I could probably figure it … [Continue reading]

Follow Friday – Night by night, troops photograph Arlington graves

Arlington Cemetery

When my husband heard the story on NPR this morning about soldiers photographing more than 219,000 graves in Arlington Cemetery with iPhones, he knew I would find it fascinating. He knew because he has spent countless hours following me around … [Continue reading]

GREAT BBQ – Chisholm Trail BBQ in Lockhart

BBQ plate at Chisholm Trail BBQ in Lockhart

Home to several well-established BBQ eateries, Lockhart calls itself the "BBQ Capital of Texas." After eating at Chisholm Trail BBQ, I have to agree that Lockhart is an oasis for BBQ lovers. A co-worker who lives in Lockhart recommended the place, … [Continue reading]

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