Nothing says Texas or at least Fort Worth, Texas more than the Fort Worth Herd Longhorn Cattle Drive. While on a tour of Fort Worth, Texas with the Allen Retired Teachers, we had lunch at the Stockyards. After lunch at Risky’s Bar-B-Q (It was just so-so. Fort Worth has better.), we all gathered along East […]
Things are not always what they appear to be. This is the case of a burger dive in Waco, Texas inappropriately named Health Camp. It is a burger joint that serves greasy grilled hamburgers, fries, onion rings, tater tots (yea!), and a wide assortment of malts and milkshakes. (I thought I would be going to […]
While in New Braunfels, Texas, we stayed in Prince Solms Inn, Bed and Breakfast. The inn has been a fixture in New Braunfels since 1898. Originally it was the Eggeling Hotel, and later the name was changed to the Comal Hotel. Now it has been renamed Prince Solms Inn in honor of Prince Karl of […]
Want to see some of the most breath-taking scenery in the Texas Hill Country? Head over to the River Road that is just outside New Braunfels, Texas. Along this two-lane road that winds along the Guadalupe River are beautiful vistas that I didn’t know existed. This 10.6 mile stretch of the Guadalupe River is home to abundant […]
I am so happy I do not live in McKinney, Texas. Do not get me wrong. I love McKinney, Texas with its historic homes, beautiful court house, charming shops, boutiques, and trendy eateries. That is exactly the point of this blog. Friend Betty’s son Paul told her about Emporium Pies. Friend Betty told me about […]
Paula was/is the best tour guide Paris, Texas could every want or need. She had our tour well planned, and we so enjoyed our visit. First stop was the Sam Bell Maxey home which is a state historic site. Sam Bell Maxey was a West Point graduate and Confederate general. After the Civil War, Maxey’s […]
Visiting and touring Paris, Texas was a so much fun. Getting to visit again with my dear friend Paula whom I have known since Wallace Elementary days was fantastic. Plus she was an excellent tour guide for her hometown. Honestly, she could get a job being the official spokesperson for Paris, Texas. Joining me on this day trip […]
Sweet Mother of Pearl! In New Braunsfel, Texas there are three of the oldest establishments in Texas. Famous Gruene Hall in the Gruene Historic District of New Braunsfel is the oldest continuously operating dancehall in Texas. In downtown New Braunsfel, Naegelin’s Bakery and Henne Hardware also claim to be the oldest bakery and hardware store […]
Caitlyn and Dale’s wedding in Gruene, Texas was a destination wedding for us. Ever-Lovin’ had visited Gruene (pronounced Green) many years ago, and he thought I would like it. We were surprised to find it hard to find a parking space on this Friday afternoon. We had to drive around several parking lots before we […]
I saw it coming and was truly amazed that downtown Plano, Texas would be getting a Lockhart Smoke House. Yes, the same Lockhart Smoke House that is in the Bishop Arts District of Oak Cliff. The same Lockhart Smokehouse that was in Texas Monthly’s list of the 5o Best BBQ Joints in the World. When […]
