Surprise

This flower is among my all-time favorites on the Llano Estacado here in West Texas. Seeing it in bloom so early is an observation mark of what this Spring may bring. What will not be? Wildflowers do grow here in West Texas. You just have to be observant to discover them. Happy Monday and happy…

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Music in the Sky

From October to February, sometimes into March, the West Texas skies in certain counties become a symphony of sandhill cranes. In southeast Terry County, this last week there were thousands of them. Music to my ears. They are magnificent birds. Enjoy!

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Holding History

This is one of the best daguerreotypes I have ever seen and held. No, I take that back. This is the sweetest Union Case I have ever seen and held with the most exquisite photos inside. A company known as Littlefield, Parsons & Co. produced these thermoplastic Union Cases in 1858. They eventually produced almost…

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