Looking for a quick, easy craft this month? Easy enough for children, these adorable pom-pom love monsters make a fantastic, inexpensive gift to show love. Even grown-up kids can’t resist the cuteness of these miniature monsters. And the best part, by changing colors and shapes, imagine what you can do for the rest of […]
If you are a die-hard football fan, then the Super Bowl is all about watching the game. If you are a casual football fan, but really enjoy viewing your local or regional team, and they make it to the Super Bowl, you want to watch the game. But even if you are not really […]
A wonderful place to visit anytime of the year, the colder months in Texas might be the perfect time to escape to O‘ahu, Hawaii. One of the big four islands, O‘ahu, “The Heart of Hawaii,” offers a variety of activities. Of course, lying on the beach sipping a mai tai ranks high on the […]
Elvis was here. And so was Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. Jim Reeves slept here. These legendary performers and others from the days of the Louisiana Hayride and “rockabilly” music all spent some time either recording, being interviewed or even taking a nap on the couch in the lobby of the iconic KSIJ radio station […]
Trim carpentry is an acquired skill that may take years to develop fully, but like most home improvement projects, if one takes their time and can accept that there will be mistakes to correct, most of us are capable of some of the more complex tasks. Installing crown molding would have to fall under […]
Pounding hooves, fast horses and a break in the crowd as horses and riders came into the final stretch — that was Willie Shoemaker’s world for most of his life. Also known as William Lee Shoemaker, Bill Shoemaker and “The Shoe,” Willie knew how to get the best out of his thoroughbred mounts throughout […]
Did you know the State Fair of Texas didn’t originate in Dallas? Actually, it started in Corpus Christi in 1852 as the Lone Star Fair. At that time, there were a few small businesses and roughly 700 people living in this town. The Lone Star Fair event is thought to have primarily occurred on […]
There is probably nothing better to enhance the curb appeal of your home than a fresh coat of paint. Whether you are interested in taking advantage of a seller’s market or just wanting to spruce up your own castle, painting the exterior of your home is a great do-it-yourself project. The professional painters will […]
The most interesting road to White Sands National Park winds through Cloudcroft, New Mexico, high in the Sacramento Mountains. From two overlooks, travelers can view snow-covered mountain tops above and white gypsum sands spread across the foot of the Andres Mountain Range. The two ranges form the Tularosa Basin, which encases the sands. After a […]
While every corner of the world may claim its own dialect, Texas goes big toward its own communication style. People from other parts of the country have probably heard many typical Texan phrases, while some slang is purely local. Here’s a beginner’s guide for any recent transplants trying to acclimate to the language of […]
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