Monthly Archives: December 2025

family silver

My daughter-in-law’s mom and sister graciously hosted us for Thanksgiving. It was a delightful holiday, with good food, lots of laughs, time together. And a beautifully set table.

Plano, Texas
photographed 11.27.2025

what it looks like inside a dust storm

It was hard to tell if this old house was coming or going…either way, I have some concerns about the stability of the right-hand side. It’s developed a bit of a droop.

To be clear, the dust was NOT blowing the day I was there. But it was definitely a possibility given this place’s location in the middle of a cotton field, which was itself in the middle of an arid region. My mind assumed the dust and through the Magic of Editing™ I was able to get the photo to look the way a dust storm feels. (If you’ve never been in one, you ought to head out here and give it a try!)

Scurry County, Texas
photographed 11.26.2025

fall (in more ways than one)

There is a lot of weird stuff to look at in Mineral Wells.

I can’t wait to go back.

Mineral Wells, Texas
photographed 11.29.2025

protective

Honestly, in spite of a festive street fair going on at the same time we were there, this town gave off some really creepy vibes.

Like these awnings, which made me nervous even though their ONLY JOB is to protect the stuff beneath them.

Mineral Wells, Texas
photographed 11.29.2025

ring light

Barbershops fascinate me, for reasons that I can’t figure out.

But anyway, I can’t recall seeing one that had such modern lighting. (Also I did enjoy the way the two capes were draped over the chairs.)

Dallas, Texas
photographed 11.28.2025