I saw a post on Facebook during Thanksgiving week: The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells is letting individuals take a peek inside the hotel on November 30, 2019. Tore Bellis and I packed our camera bags and drove an hour … Continue reading The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells
I sent a text to my friend Tore on Friday: “there’s nothing to do tomorrow.” Tore’s reply: “Let’s go to The Adolphus to see the gingerbread display!” And so the adventure began. I donned my new blue jacket and Tore … Continue reading December at The Adolphus (home)
Preface: I’ve wanted to write several of these history blog posts but I get caught up in my desire to be as thorough as possible. As a result, I don’t finish them. (I started this blog December 2018). The flip … Continue reading The Statler Hilton Hotel, Dallas 1956 – Part I: Building Materials & Furnishings
A tornado struck the area of Harry Hines Boulevard and Walnut Hill on Sunday, October 20th. When I watched the nightly news, I recognized the very places they showed on television. I used to work in this area. Here is … Continue reading Tornado on Harry Hines Blvd
I tried visiting the Dior exhibit when it opened months ago but tickets were sold out. With encouragement from a friend, I booked tickets for the last weekend of the exhibit. Here are the highlights. (highlights is an understatement. You … Continue reading Dior Exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art
Is there anything more peaceful than enjoying a sunset by a favorite pond? Actually there is. Enjoying a sunset with a friend. These two characters only met this afternoon but they felt like they’ve known each other a lifetime. 🙂 … Continue reading Sunset & Snake
It was a windy day and the weeds were swaying. My subject had her eye(s) on me during the entire photoshoot. I had no expectation that I’d get a good shot – so I took dozens upon dozens. I wanted … Continue reading Let’s Eat!
This is Part II from my adventure to Midway Mall in Sherman, Texas. I visited the mall’s website to gather background information about this mysterious mall no one has heard of. A screenshot from the site is highlighted below or … Continue reading Midway Mall, Part II
Sherman, Texas has a mall. If you live in the DFW metroplex I would hazard to guess you were not aware of this detail. I certainly wasn’t until recently. On a whim my friend Tore and I packed our cameras … Continue reading An afternoon at Midway Mall
