The Crockett Hotel 2024

Posted: July 1, 2024 in Photography, Travel
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The Crockett Hotel is named after legendary Davy Crockett, soldier, politician, and frontiersman. Davy Crockett is a larger-than-life person and folk hero. He was a man’s man. Davy Crockett was a big hero in the Texas Revolution, and he ended up dying in the Battle of the Alamo. Legend has it that Davy was found in the barracks dead surrounded by sixteen Mexicans that he took out on his own. Davy was truly a warrior and fought for what he believed in without being polished or prideful like some of the other politicians that would damage his political career. There is so much to learn, see, and do around the Crockett Hotel as it sits right next door to The Alamo. It was built in 1909 which makes it over 115 years old. To book a stay in this historic hotel or to learn more visit their website https://www.crocketthotel.com/ Here are a few photos from my visit. Enjoy!

McNay Art Museum 2024

Posted: June 28, 2024 in Art, Photography, Travel
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Recently, I stopped in for a visit at the McNay Art Museum. From the moment I drove up to the grounds I was in awe. There were sculptures, beautiful gardens, multiple paintings, and a mansion I was ready to walk into and see. Upon entering, I learned the mansion had two wings. A new wing and the original mansion section. In the new section, I viewed the de la Torre brothers exhibit. It was creativity on a higher order level. It had a deep meaning that some I’m sure will struggle with. In the original section, I found many historical art pieces and a beautiful mansion built like it is to last forever. It was exciting to see original Picasso and Monet pieces. This museum is a new favorite of mine and I’ll definitely be visiting again. If you want to learn more about it, visit the museum website here https://www.mcnayart.org/

Sheldon Reservoir 2024

Posted: June 27, 2024 in Fish, Photography, Reptiles, Travel
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To the east of Houston is a small freshwater reservoir that is stocked with mainly bass, crappie, and red-eared sunfish (aka-shellcracker) because they like cracking snail shells. The lake is also home to numerous mammals, birds, and reptiles. It’s a beautiful place especially for those looking for a no-wake lake (slower than 7 m.p.h.) for paddling kayaks and canoes. I have been fishing it for over 40 years and find the trips their quiet, peaceful, pleasant, and enjoyable. Here are a few photos that I shot last time out capturing the lakes beauty. For more information about the reservoir, you can visit here https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake

Bluebonnets of Washington County Texas 2024

Posted: April 7, 2024 in Flowers, Photography, Travel
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In Washington county Texas, home of the larger city Brenham, Texas, bluebonnets are everywhere. Also, in Brenham is Must Be Heaven https://www.mustbeheaven.com/ my favorite eatery when I head to Washington County. They have the best sandwiches and homemade pies. This time I opted for the Italian Hoagie and a slice of coconut creme pie. There is nothing like wide open country roads, beautiful flowers, wildlife, and great food. In Texas we call that a “ROAD TRIP!” Here a few photos I took along the way. I hope you enjoy them! If you like this post, check out my other bluebonnet post from a few years back highlighting another area. https://albertmoyerjr.com/2018/03/31/spring-bluebonnets-and-more/

Smither Park Houston 2024

Posted: March 14, 2024 in Photography, Travel
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Do you ever say, “What am I going to see today? Today was one of those days for me and I decided to head on over to Smither Park which is part of the Orange Show. You can read more about it here https://www.full.orangeshow.org/smither-park It was my first visit and to say I enjoyed the art is an understatement. I immediately started taking photos because I was amazed at all the mosaics which I know have a lot of time and effort invested into them. It was a beautiful day, and I captured some beautiful art. I hope you enjoy the photos and visit yourself.

Photographic Textures in the Wild

Posted: January 16, 2024 in Photography
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On a recent seven-mile hike, I decided to capture textures while shooting photos. All around me I was amazed at the different textures. There is so much to see when one truly opens their eyes. For me when I look around the world, I see God’s hand. The complexity of every single organism. The design and innerworkings of every creature benefiting from each other. Often, I think of this verse, Romans 1:20,” For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So, they are without excuse.” I hope you enjoy these photographs as much as I enjoyed shooting them. 2024 Albert Moyer, Jr., Photography

The Year In Food 2023

Posted: January 1, 2024 in Food
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2023 was an awesome food year! Again, I focused my culinary energy on the good times. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Special days and holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving. For me a meal means so much more than filling my stomach. Often there are good times involved and the meal is a marker of those good times. I can often look at the meal photo and remember what happened while I was enjoying it. It was great to share so many great meals with so many great people in 2023. It was also great to try a few new dishes. Super memories! This year, like last year, I have chosen to squeeze in some photos of my own dishes as well as some of the dishes I enjoyed that were cooked by family members. Food is not only great to taste and enjoy, but a beautiful sight to see. Thank you for supporting my blog with your readership. I’m going into my eleventh year of blogging now. That’s in between work and my drumming YouTube Channel. Wow, time flies! May God continue to provide. And may we all learn to love, live, enjoy great meals together, and get along in the way God intended. Bon Appetit!

Houston Polish Festival 2023

Posted: October 7, 2023 in Travel
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It had been a while since I visited the Houston Polish Festival and this year my heart was calling me to it. My brain was imagining the scents and flavors of Bigos and the fresh smell of delectable baked goods. The comradery among the Polish and their welcoming nature always makes for a great time. The festival offered a really nice silent auction with many authentic Polish products direct from Poland. The grounds had many booths with hand-made crafts. The dancing and music created the vibe of joy and happiness. For more information on next year’s fest visit https://www.houstonpolishfestival.com/ And as always here are a few photos from my adventure.

Trump Burger 2023

Posted: September 3, 2023 in Food
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The food and service here were exceptional. The politics fun and humorous. I’ve never in my life had a burger bun branded. Trump Burger exemplifies everything that is great about America. If a person comes to America, works hard, has an idea, contributes to a business employing others, that person makes America great. “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy, Democrat. Great food! I’ll be back! If you’re in Bellville, Texas, give it a try.

Salt Lick BBQ 2023

Posted: August 16, 2023 in Restaurants, Travel
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In, Texas, you can stir up quite a scene talking about who’s BBQ is #1. Being a native Texan, I’ve eaten a lot of BBQS over the last 50 years. Many are excellent places because the competition is stiff. You either BBQ excellent or you go out of business eventually. What might be #1 to one person is average to another. Sort of like coffee, beer, or iced tea. With that said, SALT LICK BBQ is my new #1. I loved the environment of the restaurant in Driftwood, Texas in the Texas Hill Country. The service was exceptional and the BBQ over-the-top. I could go on and on about it, but I’ll let you read their history and learn more about them at their website link. https://saltlickbbq.com/driftwood/

2023 Albert Moyer, Jr., Photography

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