The Adenium with the Double-Petaled Flower

by | Jul 10, 2023 | Cactus Are Cool

The grafted adenium that was a gift from my daughter-in-law just bloomed a lovely flower with two rows of petals, which is called a double-petaled adenium. It came without a tag, other than just Adenium, so I can’t identify it exactly. Adeniums are commonly called a...

The Fourth of July from my Booth

by | Jul 8, 2023 | Bright Lights

The Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture organized and hosted a Fourth of July extravaganza for Muleshoe and surrounding area on Tuesday, July 4, at the Bailey County courthouse. Vendors selling all sorts of items,  food trucks, food booths, classic cars, a...

Oh My! How High School has Changed

by | Jun 30, 2023 | Bright Lights

I was tempted to say, High School ain’t what it used to be, but the English teacher in me couldn’t quite say it! For example,  Muleshoe High School had five students graduate from South Plains College with an Associate’s Degree before they graduated from MHS with...

Yuccas and Surprises on the Trip to Marble Falls

by | Jun 22, 2023 | Cactus Are Cool

I was invited to give a cactus presentation to the Highland Lakes Green Thumb group in Marble Falls last week. I had some interesting stops along the way and a fun surprise at the end of my talk which had a connection to Muleshoe. But of course, you’ll have to read to...