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Posted by Natalie on Jan 5, 2026

“There are far better things ahead than anything we leave behind.” C. S. Lewis I wish you great company and good cheer, and...

Posted by Natalie on Dec 8, 2025

Christmas tree delivery wagon. Library of Congress. Stomp, Hoe-Down, Shin-Dig, Baile, Hoe-dig The “grapevine telegraph” spread...

Posted by Natalie on Nov 25, 2025

A European friend noted that we are always eating in Texas. I’ve never thought of it before but we definitely plan our day around...

Posted by Natalie on Aug 26, 2025

“At first we had very little to eat, nothing but corn bread at first, later we began to raise cow peas, and afterwards my father...

Posted by Natalie on Aug 1, 2025

The horrific floods of this past July in the Texas Hill Country has stunned and touched every heart throughout the nation. Along with...

Posted by Natalie on Jul 9, 2025

Hoe cakes, or Johnny cakes, are similar to a pancake but use cornmeal instead of flour. At some point in history, numerous names seems to...