by Alice Liles | Dec 21, 2024 | Bright Lights
A behemoth Buc-ee’s convenience store opened in Amarillo on December 16, and we had to be in Amarillo for a doctor’s appointment on the 19th, so of course, nothing would do but that we go check it out. Buc-ee’s, for those of you who might not know,...
by Alice Liles | Dec 19, 2024 | Cactus Are Cool
You may have read the previous post about my trip up Guadalupe Peak, “Guadalupe Peak; the Highest Mountain in Texas,” December 15, 2024. My fellow trekkers and I stayed at the Whites City Inn which is conveniently located on the way to Guadalupe Mountains...
by Alice Liles | Dec 15, 2024 | Cactus Are Cool
I climbed the highest mountain in Africa in 2007, so I thought it only fitting that I climb the highest mountain in Texas, too. Just like with Mount Kilimanjaro, no one wanted to climb Guadalupe Peak with me, either. I kept putting it off, thinking I would find...
by Alice Liles | Dec 5, 2024 | Bright Lights
You may have noticed a novel Christmas decoration out on Highway 84 on your way to Lubbock. I did some investigating and found out who went to the trouble to help us celebrate Christmas with Rudolph and Santa and the whole crew this year. I spoke with Christie who...
by Alice Liles | Nov 22, 2024 | Cactus Are Cool
I have had this Aloinopsis aliodes long enough that it dates back to when I was negligent of keeping good records and dates. So I don’t know how old it really is, but if it goes back far enough that I didn’t write down the date of purchase, well, it must...
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