Clouds, But Little Rain

I was really hopeful we’d get a good soaking due to a tropical depression in the Gulf this evening, but only a few sprinkles made their way to our area.   South of us, Austin actually got some showers.   We did have some nice clouds.   A few photos taken this evening while wandering around East Williamson and Southern Bell Counties.  The church is Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, in Wuthrich Hill.   We need rain very much.

Granger Church Project Update

Robert Halstrom, who along with his wife JoAnn, purchased the circa 1904 Granger United Methodist Church in late-2019, will text me when an updated set of photos might be good.   This most recent milestone was reached when Robert hired crews from San Antonio to replace the old roof with one made of cedar shake composite, very durable stuff.    I stopped by to take some photos last week.   When not working himself, Robert spent some time with Monica, one of his three dogs.  Things slowed down in Spring 2022 when JoAnn sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle.   She’s doing well, but Robert takes care of her before any work is done on the church.   When the work is done, they think it will become an event venue.   Much more remains to be done.

Just Some Cotton

The intense heat and drought has taken a toll on our crops in Texas, cotton included.   It’s been hard to find something to post here, but did recently find this field near Bartlett, Texas.    We continue to pray for relief.

At Taylor’s BBQ CookOff

It’s a shame we’ve not found a way to document aromas, but every time I attend the Taylor International Barbecue CookOff I think about that.  This year’s event, its 44th, was held on Friday and Saturday in Murphy Park, drawing competitors from all over Central Texas.   These photos are from Friday evening and Saturday.  The heat was at times intense, but almost everyone found  ways to cool off and hydrate.  Judges seriously considered every entry.   The post concludes with kids, including friends sharing an umbrella, a young fellow giving his dog a ride through the park, plus a teething one-year-old was was just as happy chewing on some nice chunks of icy watermelon!

World Photography Day

Imagine an International World Photography Day.    I’m seeing evidence of that all over social media.   Sure enough, a Google search pulled up a story about it.   In a sentence the piece says it’s “dedicated to the art of clicking pictures.”   There’s the “a” word again, always a presence.   I decided to go along with this year’s observance to post some plant photos taken in some nice morning light today.   Every single day is photography day.

Classes Begin in Georgetown

Times change.   When growing up in the 50s and 60s, our first day of school was always just after Labor Day.   Somewhere along the way, districts veered from that course.   In 2023, first day of classes can be wide-ranging.   These photos were taken this morning  at Georgetown’s Mitchell Elementary School on that district’s opening day.   In Granger, classes began Wednesday.   Students began studies on Monday in the City of Austin.   They began a week ago in Taylor and Hutto.  I’ve no clue about private schools.   If memory serves, this was the 49th year I’ve snapped photos on these milestone days.  

Traveling Remnants

After summer corn harvests are done, leftover stalks tend to travel.   In Taylor neighborhoods  we see them everywhere.   They float and fly, toted along by the Texas wind, mingling with decrepit leaves before moving on.   Remnants.  From a daily walk.