Porche-Dog Update

Porche-Dog Update

by | Jul 10, 2013 | Bright Lights

I should have said Destructo Dog the Second. When Mari came to live with us, she earned that designation with her penchant for chewing things. Porche is no slouch in that department, either. And I will get back to that in a minute. Let me remind you that Porche came...
So is it Bass Fiddle or What?

So is it Bass Fiddle or What?

by | Jul 3, 2013 | Bright Lights

During the closing banquet at the cactus convention I attended last week (“Cactus Convention Field Trip to Westcave Preserve,” June 27, 2013) musical entertainment was provided by Dave Madden. My table was right up front by the three-piece combo, and I was delighted...
Cactus Convention Field Trip to Westcave Preserve

Cactus Convention Field Trip to Westcave Preserve

by | Jun 27, 2013 | Bright Lights

Last week I attended the 35th Biennial CSSA (Cactus and Succulent Society of America) Convention in Austin. Besides the plant sales and informative presentations by international cactus experts, one day was devoted to field trips to area destinations deemed of...
Muleshoe Does Relay For Life

Muleshoe Does Relay For Life

by | Jun 13, 2013 | Bright Lights

Friday, June 7, was Muleshoe’s night to do Relay for Life, a nation-wide, major funding event for the American Cancer Society. Not having been before, I decided to check it out. The program was held at the Bailey County Civic Center this year, which turned out to be a...
And Now, The Last Hurrah

And Now, The Last Hurrah

by | Jun 5, 2013 | Bright Lights

Pomp and circumstance. Pride and commitment. All were on display at Muleshoe High School commencement exercises May 31st. The speeches were made; the diplomas were awarded; the caps were thrown. What a night! I don’t know what graduation is like at big schools. My...