In between our freezing days in Texas, I got out and shot some photos of trees and moss. Moss has a beauty about it, especially when blowing in the wind. I hope you all enjoy the photos.
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Trees and Moss
Posted: January 29, 2014 in PhotographyTags: Brazos Bend State Park, Digital photography, Moss, outdoors, Photography, Texas, Trees
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The Lone Star Water Tower
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Photo taken at the Houston Farm and Ranch Club
Quick Kicked-Up Nachos
2014 Albert Moyer, Jr.
A nice handful of organic corn tortilla chips
A nice handful of meatless crumbles
A nice handful of shredded Monterrey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend
Black Bean and Corn Pico De Gallo
A little green salsa
A dollop of sour cream (optional)
Layer the chips, meatless crumbles, and cheese and microwave until melted. Top other ingredients. Enjoy!
Images from Grapevine,Texas
Posted: January 11, 2014 in Photography, TravelTags: Digital photography, Grapevine Texas, Photographers, Photography, Texas, United States
Here are a few photos from Grapevine, Texas during the holidays. One fabulous Texas city! 2013 Albert Moyer, Jr. Photography
Super Bowl- A Haiku
Posted: January 8, 2014 in PoetryTags: Football, Haiku, Haiku and Related Forms, NFL, Poetry, Super Bowl
Super Bowl – A Haiku
Two teams collide hard
Spectators loudly cheer them
Only one victor
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My Parents Orange Tree
Posted: January 6, 2014 in PhotographyTags: Digital photography, macro photo, orange, Photography, Tree
Over the holidays, I grabbed my cell and took a photo of my parent’s beautiful orange tree. Unfortunately, these oranges are bitter. They look beautiful, but the only serve to work as a marinade for meat, or one could make a bitter marmalade from them. I can only stare at them, enjoy their beauty, and think, “Why are you not sweet?”
My Parent’s Orange Tree
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Polar Vortex – A Haiku
Posted: January 6, 2014 in PoetryTags: Haiku, Haiku and Related Forms, Literature, Poetry, polar vortex
Polar Vortex – A Haiku
Big arctic cyclone
Less sea ice and snow cover
Nature blasts us back
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The Red Colors Of Fall
Posted: January 6, 2014 in PhotographyTags: Digital photography, fall, fall colors, Photographer, Photography, Tree
I meant to post this photo a few weeks back, but I got side tracked with the holidays, and all that was going on. It is one of the most vibrant colors of red leaves I have ever seen in Houston. We truly had four seasons this year. Enjoy!
The Red Colors Of Fall
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Don’t Worry. Your needs will be covered.
Posted: January 6, 2014 in ReligionTags: Bible, Digital photography, Dove, faith, Hope, Photographer, Photography, religion
As I looked outside this evening, I noticed the doves starting to settle in, fluffing their feathers, and preparing for the 19 degree overnight temperatures. This is really cold for Houston, Texas. It got me to thinking,”Look at them! They will sit overnight, fluffed, warm, and survive. God provides a way for them.” We are much more valuable, so don’t worry. Your needs will be covered. It may look as if all hope is gone, but I tell you just as these birds survive, so will you in your toughest times. Never lose faith!
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Matthew 6:26
New International Version (NIV) 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Irish Stew
Posted: January 2, 2014 in FoodTags: Beef, Carrot, Food, Ireland, Irish Stew, Lamb, Potato, recipe, Soups and Stews, Thyme
This is one of my favorite dishes to cook, especially when it is cold and you need extra protein and energy.
Here is the recipe for:
Irish Stew
Ingredients:
1.3kg/3 lbs boneless lamb or beef cut into chunks.
(It’s more authentic if you use lamb.)
1.5ml/1 tbsp. of vegetable oil
3 onions
1 lb of carrots
900 ml/3 3/4 cups water
10 red potatoes quartered
3 nice fresh Thyme sprigs or more to taste
3 tbsp. of butter
1 tbsp. of chopped fresh Italian parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in large casserole or pot. Brown meat on all sides. Remove.
2. Quarter the onions, and slice the carrots about one inch thick. Cook them in pot for around five minutes until onions start to brown.
3. Return meat to pot with water, reduce heat, and simmer for one hour.
4. Add potatoes to pot with Thyme and cook one hour longer.
5. Turn stew off and let settle for ten minutes. Stir in butter.
6. Serve into bowls and top with fresh chopped parsley.
Enjoy!
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