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Archive for August, 2005

nature writers of texas

Posted: Wednesday, August 31st, 2005 in nature and environment | 3 Comments »

I read at milkriverblog that there is a new site to visit for those of us who enjoy local nature writing:

You will find some names you recognize there.

katrina

Posted: Wednesday, August 31st, 2005 in nature and environment | 2 Comments »

I was going to recount some of my experience with Hurricane Alicia from when I lived in Houston, but after watching the newscasts yesterday I realized they would sound like I was at a picnic. Incredible. We just don’t realize the extent to which we are at the mercy of nature.

the time it never rained

Posted: Sunday, August 28th, 2005 in places | 5 Comments »

I think this is the first time I have written a book review here. In fact it may be the first time I have written a book review since I got out of high school. But I have noticed several of my blogger friends reviewing books lately so I decided to try […]

purple sage

Posted: Thursday, August 25th, 2005 in outside in the garden | 10 Comments »

One of the glories of the plant kingdom - cenizo; also known as purple sage or Texas sage. More formally known as Leucophylum frutescens.

fake pink flamingos

Posted: Wednesday, August 24th, 2005 in outside in the garden | 2 Comments »

Be wary of fake plastic pink flamingos. Via Human Flower Project.

 

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