Bob Bullock Texas History Museum 2023

Posted: August 9, 2023 in Travel
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Inside this mega-museum there are thousands of Texas treasures that chronicle how the great Lone Star State began and is currently growing. The museum is three stories tall and several thousand square feet. During my visit, I spent over six hours and did not get to read or study every detailed display due to the vast collection of history. The museum boasts the Star Cafe which has great lunch time food choices. It is also located in the heart of downtown Austin close to the Texas Capitol and The University of Texas. I’m no politician, but if I were, I would require all Texas school children to visit. It would be a great use of funding in my opinion. Six Flags over Texas has much more meaning than the name of an amusement park. Thank you for visiting my blog. Here are a few photos from my visit. For more information visit https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/

Rio Vista and The San Marcos River

Posted: July 5, 2023 in Travel
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When a hot Texas summer is upon us one of the best places to relax and cool off is the San Marcos River. Here you will find refreshingly cool 70-degree water year-round. Floating down the river you will hear the sounds of birds singing and may spot a few you’ve never seen before. You will see wild Texas rice growing in the river where it grows nowhere else. You will see fish swimming and turtles sunning. It’s a peaceful and relaxing place. Let’s care for it so it’s around for many more generations. Here are a few photos from my recent visit. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping by my blog.

All photos copyright 2023 Albert Moyer, Jr., Photography.

American Ibis – A Haiku

Posted: April 7, 2023 in Poetry
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American Ibis- A Haiku

Probing the shallows

For food makes up our long day

Roosting, preening, rest.

2023 Albert Moyer, Jr., photography and poetry

American Alligator – A Haiku

Posted: March 31, 2023 in Poetry
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American Alligator – A Haiku

Shy, timid, peaceful

Sprawl, crawl, territorial

We ambush our prey.

2023 Albert Moyer, Jr, photography and poetry

The Year In Food 2022

Posted: December 31, 2022 in Food
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2022 continued where 2020 and 2021 left off. It was another awkward year with many events affecting supply chains, gatherings, etc. 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 2022. 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 while eating out. Food is not only great to taste and enjoy, but a beautiful sight to see. Thank you for supporting my blog with your readership. It’s been ten years of writing about many things now. Wow, time flies! It’s been an awkward year, but a great year. 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!

Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede 2022

Posted: August 30, 2022 in Travel
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Yeehaw! What a blast! Thanks, Dolly! The North versus the South in battle of observation and participation along with a nice hot meal. Everything about the stampede was a fun, energizing, and the performers were so skilled with their horses and other animals. I hope to see the show again sometime. Here are a few of my photos and a link to learn more about Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. https://dpstampede.com/

Showboat Branson Belle 2022

Posted: August 27, 2022 in Travel
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The Showboat Branson Belle is a paddle-wheeler and dinner theater on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri. The ship offers outstanding views of the lake while cruising. Inside there is a huge theater for the shows and to have dinner. I can only speak for my experience, but it was excellent. The food came out hot and tasty and the entertainment included comedy, magic, and music. Would I do it again? Absolutely.

For more information visit https://www.silverdollarcity.com/showboat-branson

Titanic Museum 2022

Posted: August 24, 2022 in Travel
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While in Branson, Missouri, I visited the Titanic Museum. It was surreal to step back into time and feel the iceberg, the cold air on the deck, see the grand entry, and feel the angles of the ship as it sank into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. There is so much to read and see on the ship. I would allow two hours or more to tour this wonderful museum. Here are a few photos from my visit and a link for more information. https://titanicbranson.com/

Walmart Museum Bentonville, Arkansas 2022

Posted: August 22, 2022 in Travel
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It was a great pleasure visiting the Walmart Museum, which is free, this is the location that started what we know as Walmart today. The museum also has a wonderful ice cream shop to purchase treats. Walmart has always been a favorite stop of mine because of the selection of products they offer and the friendly helpful associates especially in towns where options are few. Here are a few photos from my visit and a link for more information. https://www.walmartmuseum.com/content/walmartmuseum/en_us.html

Pig Trail Scenic Byway Arkansas

Posted: August 17, 2022 in Travel
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There are many roads in the United States, and many will be missed because of freeways or flying across America. However, if you go and search, there are many beautiful sights and places to drive. The Pig Trail Scenic Byway is one of those roads. It’s known as Arkansas 23. I found it as pleasant a drive as the Smoky Mountains or the Blue Ridge Mountains. This route is known as the Pig Trail because many Arkansas Razorback fans travel it to Fayetteville for games. Wooo Pig Sooie! Enjoy the photos! See you on the road.

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