by B.L. Unkel | Apr 27, 2024 | Baking
One hundred and twenty years ago, on April 30, 1904, the World’s Fair in St. Louis opened its gates. For seven months (April 30-December 1), fairgoers enjoyed exhibits and foods from the U.S. and countries around the world. The Fair The Louisiana Purchase...
by B.L. Unkel | Apr 13, 2024 | Travel
Do you know what happened in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912? That’s when the unsinkable ship, the RMS Titanic, sank. Information about this doomed vessel and many of its passengers is abundant. But there’s one story you may not yet have heard. Jenny...
by B.L. Unkel | Mar 30, 2024 | Everything Else
Spring is settling into Texas, and with it comes spring cleaning—inside and out. The Meeting A couple of weeks ago, I was cleaning out the small red barn we use for storage. It’s on its last legs, so I’d bought a replacement. But before we could move the new...
by B.L. Unkel | Mar 23, 2024 | Travel
If you read last week’s Did You Know There Is A Link Between The Alamo And Bluebonnets?, you know there are many legends surrounding this particular wildflower. This week it’s time for some bluebonnet facts. Other Names The bluebonnet has been known by a...
by B.L. Unkel | Mar 16, 2024 | History
Springtime in Texas can be heaven on earth, especially when it comes to the colorful beauty of seasonal wildflowers. Did you know wildflowers have a rich history of folklore and legend? Too much to cover here. So, let’s look at one specific wildflower—the Texas...