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Yann, his mom and his sister in Normandy. The magnificent natural landscaped beach at low tide. the ever changing beach in Normandy. My MIL has been a walking /hiking person ever since I have known her. She out walked me... Read more

Surf Report 09-29-2021

Waves: 1 Foot Wind: Trades Clean and serene! Aloha kakahiaka Go Kacy Tone scored the Wave of the Day! Was so good he went straight in! Stay home tomorrow Read more

Plainview Masons

I'm not sure if we have them all, but I hope we do! The Masonic Lodge leaders' by year photos that lined the lodge at 500 Ash for decades have each been moved to the Hale County Historical Commission and... Read more

92 Strong

My MIL rode on the back of Yann's motorcycle when she was 89. Climbed a mountain in the French Alps that I don't think I could do now. People asked if we were sisters ten years ago. My MIL hasn't... Read more

Surf Report 09-28-2021

Waves: 1 - 2 Feet Wind: Trades Beautiful second shift session with light crowd and a few good Foil waves! Sometimes it feels good just to soak in the day and appreciate the beauty above and below! Read more

Son

We have one son and one bonus son. We love them both and celebrate them today!!! Our son ... Our bonus son! Together they have given us two sets of grand-sisters, two girls each. A & K are expecting a... Read more

Montgomery Ward

The Montgomery Ward building was last remembered as Old World Antiques. In 1977 the business moved to the 18,000-square-foot location of 113 W. Sixth St, the former Montgomery Ward building. Unfortunately, the door entry tile is all that remains from... Read more

Double Flower Power: Florae-Van Cleef and Arpels & Damien Hirst -Cherry Blossoms

on richard nahem

The summer flowers in Paris have recently faded away but beautiful blooms can still be savored in two exhibitions this fall. In the elegant courtyard of Hôtel d’Évreux in Place Vendôme, is the Van Cleef and Arpels show Florae. Japanese... Read more

Heard

In our worship time at First Baptist Plainview, we are hearing about Five Star Service. Customer service is my thing. I am loving this series. When I share what I heard in a particular service, please don't think that this... Read more

Big Antiques for Pennies

A pair of massive zinc window frames. How often do you see them this large? Armoires are a dime a dozen. it seems nobody is interested in them anymore now that screen TVs are the thing. Centuries old grain swathing... Read more

Surf Report 09-27-2021

Waves: 1 - 2 Feet Wind: Trades Clear skies, good conditions and fun waves! Dawn Patrol Keawe L-train Roundhouse Jack! Okano ripping! Mr. Kneedy Ross da pumping Boss! Wave of the Day! Miki Stay home tomorrow! Read more

One Moment to the Next

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A Road, With Knobs On

on Roger Bradbury

In the 18th Century this road through Weston Underwood was a private one for Weston House, and the public road ran somewhere to the South of the village. Read more

Staying in Paris: Hotel vs. Apartment

on richard nahem

Tour clients and my blog readers frequently ask my advice about whether they should stay in a hotel or rent an apartment or AirBNB. My answer is, if you are staying three nights or less, I think a hotel is... Read more

this amazing jumpsuit

on Carol

When you come to the Lawrence farmers market, if you have a question, head for the information booth where "the person in the know" may or may not be wearing this amazing jumpsuit, but I hope she is. It's spectacular.... Read more

Sunday Afternoon

What a fun time I enjoyed this Sunday Afternoon at Studio 400 (Downtown Plainview) at a painting party. Karla Glowicki did a fantastic job, with Julie Lenart as her helper, leading a group painting our choice of pumpkins and canvas... Read more

Surf Report 09-26-2021