This photo was taken in Memphis, Tennessee by me. Sun Records is a record label founded in Memphis, Tennessee, starting operations on March 27, 1952.
Founded by Sam Phillips, Sun Records was notable for discovering and first recording such influential musicians as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash.
Amazing how such a little building turned out so many great artists and hits.
Being a musician and a lover of music it always gave me a desire to tour Graceland. Elvis transformed music as we know it today. Elvis paved the way for rock n roll. Elvis is the King Of Rock N Roll!
Perhaps more stars will create museums such as this, because Graceland is truly amazing. For more information on Graceland visit this link http://www.elvis.com/graceland
Here are some photos I took while touring through Elvis’s Graceland. I hope they inspire you to make a trip.
In San Antonio, Texas. there is a place that is so Japanese that you might think you are in Japan. It is Sunken Gardens Japanese Tea Garden located in Brackenridge Park. This park is also home to the San Antonio Zoo.
The park is quiet and lush with exotic vegetation and plants. There is a pavilion and beautiful waterfall within the gardens too. For more information check out http://www.saparksfoundation.org/japaneseteagarden.html
Here are some photos I took while touring the garden. I hope they inspire you to visit this wonderfully, beautiful place, and best yet, it is free.
A macro photo of one of my many red Cherry Shrimp and an Amano Shrimp. Red Cherry Shrimp breed easily in tank and do wonders on algae.
A macro photo of my Albino Plecostomus and Amano Shrimp hanging together.
This cash register was around in the days when people could count their money as fast as a computer today. I took this photo at Hinze’s BBQ in Sealy, Texas.
This is one of those dishes were I took a look in the fridge and said,”I need to use my leeks and peppers today before they go bad.” So I grab some white clam sauce and linguine from the cabinet. I take my vegetables and saute them in olive oil, garlic, basil, Italian parsley, and add a touch of fresh black pepper and salt. Combine the linguine, clam sauce, and vegetables, and create a magical dish in less than 30 minutes.
Today, I decided to work with some new dishes for lunch. These two recipes come from the cookbook Creating Empty Bottle Moments by Clive Berkman. I must say that the chicken recipe is one of the best I have ever had, and the roasted beet salad is bursting with flavor. In fact, this is the first time I have ever eaten beet greens. They are delicious!
Here is a link to the cookbook
This book not only covers food, but the love and meaning behind it. It is a cookbook like none I have ever experienced regarding food and life.
And here is my finished product!
The Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Museum in Austin, Texas is large and full of history during one of America’s most tumultuous time periods. The museum captures very clearly how troubled our country was during Johnson’s reign. Interestingly, much of what people were fighting for over 45 years ago is still ongoing today. There is always a fight for balance on the scales of justice. Whether you like Johnson, or hate him, this museum will open your mind to the many challenges of being President Of The United States.
For more information about the library, click here http://www.lbjlibrary.org/
Here are some photos I took at the library. I hope the inspire you to visit, learn, and take your own photos.
Presidential museums are some of the most amazing places to visit to learn about American history. The George Bush Museum in College Station, Texas is no exception. There are halls and halls of exhibits to make learning American history enjoyable. Whether you love or hate Mr. Bush, I suggest a visit because the amount of information, and eye-opening experience is phenomenal. Anyone who thinks it is easy to be a president will soon think otherwise after a visit.
For more information about this presidential museum, click here http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/
Here are a few photos I took at the museum. I hope they inspire you to visit and learn more about American history and take your own photos.
Albert Moyer, Jr. 