Summertime is here! That means more hours of sunshine each day and the chance to enjoy those long, summer evenings. As the temperature starts to ease off in the evenings, we can spend time outdoors enjoying quiet moments on the patio. Maybe you have a seat poolside, perhaps it’s time for a rest after a … Continue Reading
Tigé Boats: Making Waves from Abilene
The name alone–Ultré ZX–sounds exquisite and exotic, like something you just have to own. People in the boating world took notice when Tigé … Continue Reading
Every Shot Matters
Jim Ned senior Corban Nix has turned disc golf from a family pastime into a path toward Junior Worlds and possibly a collegiate future. Corban … Continue Reading
Abilene Zoo 60th Anniversary Celebration
The Abilene Zoo is an oasis in the zoo desert of Texas. The closest zoos are located in Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso and Oklahoma City. In … Continue Reading
Patriotic Snow Cone Cupcakes
It's nearly America's 250th birthday, and you've got to have cake to celebrate a birthday! I decided to go with making patriotic cupcakes, and … Continue Reading
At the Table with the Founding Fathers
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, flags seem to wave a little higher, traditions feel a little deeper and it’s only natural to reflect on where we’ve come from. Anniversaries like this … Continue Reading
Pasta 3 Ways
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad My niece, Trudi Henry, shared this recipe with me as we planned a family summer get together. Luckily, I had all the vegetables fresh from the garden. This Vegetable Pasta Salad is … Continue Reading