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Hat tip (in fact, the entire hat) to Andrew Shepherd for showing me this little trick. Another backyard treasure.

Many treasures are hiding out in the backyard, just waiting to be photographed. I managed to capture four before the mosquitos made it clear that in order for me to stay any longer, I had to feed them. I politely declined their less-than-welcoming invitation.

One of my favorite things that I didn’t do enough of in college was to take a drive 6 miles Northwest from church to Revolution Cafe and Bar in Bryan for Mic Check. I was first introduced to Mic Check by my dear friend and poet Matt Graham (pictured above in all his photoshopped Accordion-bearing [...]

Here at [House Name*] there are (among others) two things that I greatly enjoy. The first is our lush, thriving backyard which boasts more flora and fauna than that of any house I’ve previously called home. On the edge of said yard, where “yard” and “house” meet, stands a generous covered porch that would help [...]

Since arriving back in the greater Dallas area three weeks ago, my hands have been anything but idle. Inspired by the likes of one Aaron Hendrick, I decided that I’d give myself the title of Household Handyman here at [House Name*]. Upon arriving, I gave the house a brief run through and noticed several things [...]

According to the ever-authoritative source facebook.com, I have 934 friends. I think it is safe to say that at least 900 of those friends would know exactly what I was talking about if I made mention of my Tuesdays shirt. Not only would these people know what I was talking about, they probably hold moderate [...]

When I was a kid things like Christmas, birthdays, and other holidays were a little easier than they are now. They were simpler times. I didn’t have to worry about remembering my parent’s birthdays or things like Mothers or Fathers day, not to mention gifts for those and other occasions. Instead of spending my time [...]

I don’t recommend you challenge me in Facebook Scrabble (more properly, Scrabulous). Then again, you’re welcome to challenge me. I’ll gladly take another “W” in my stats.

“Blog”.
That’s got to be one of this day’s most well-known words that didn’t exist a decade ago. Everybody and their dog has a blog these days. If you find yourself in a group of Internet-savvy people and you asked them if they either have a blog, or read blogs, I bet the great majority of [...]

It’s really remarkable how quickly they grow up isn’t it? It seems like just yesterday, inspired by Joshua Langston’s late blog, I set up an account with blogger to keep my friends and family up-to-date with my Oriental travels. When prompted to come up with a name for my new creation, I chose one I [...]