Tag Archives: Austin

When Hell Breaks Loose

Posted on 6 September 2011 by morningtower

I didn’t realize how much fire affected me until I started reading the reports of all the fires and homes being lost and livestock and pets being in harm’s way.  Suddenly, it all came rushing back to me, the memories … Continue reading →

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It’s Austin, Baby!

Posted on 27 October 2010 by Valarie

I love Austin.  It’s so. . .  WEIRD!!  We went downtown today because we needed a dress for Abby to wear to the Murder Mystery Party that our homeschool group is having this Saturday night.  Her character, Candy Cann, is … Continue reading →

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The Scarlett Method

Posted on 10 August 2010 by Valarie

I can’t think about that right now. If I do, I’ll go crazy. I’ll think about that tomorrow. ~Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone With The Wind” We are down to the wire now, and are frantically working to finish packing everything … Continue reading →

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Austin

Posted on 15 July 2010 by Valarie

Alex and I got to Austin on Tuesday afternoon.  It is, ah, much bigger than I remembered! We are staying with my friend, the amazing Donna F., who is treating us like royalty! We started the house-hunting process right away, … Continue reading →

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Austin, Texas

Posted on 8 June 2009 by Valarie

Okay, after a great deal of prayer, discussion, and downright agony, we have decided that even though Gaylon is working in Merkel, Texas, only 20 minutes from Abilene, that it is just not the right place for our family to … Continue reading →

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The Zombies Are Coming!!

Posted on 31 January 2009 by Valarie

Wow, just when I thought things couldn’t get any weirder, they did.  I love it!  In Austin, Texas, somebody hacked into some of those construction road signs with dire warnings about zombies.  “Caution! Zombies Ahead”!  “Nazi Zombies Ahead!  Run!!!” “Run … Continue reading →

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