Feb 06 2012
They lost 10% of their body weight in 3 minutes! Now that I have your attention and Biggest Loser fans are now reading my blog, I’m talking about the Angora goats in Mason County. Every six months, the first weekend in August (right before breeding) and in February (right before kidding) the goats are taken …
Jan 23 2012
Last fall of 2011, I wrote a story on my website/blog about Round Top, Texas. I wrote…. “Round Top is going through another change and growth. Texas, our country and the world is going through some big changes. Life changes are difficult and history shows that with our neighbors and friends to offer support and …
Dec 06 2011
Surprise! A Toast to my Friends! This past week was my birthday and it was filled with much fanfare and blessings for my and blessings for my landmark ‘decade’ birthday. There was a surprise party where guests were asked to bring a story about me. These stories also speak of Mason, this wonderful community where …
Nov 21 2011
Turkey at Mason National Bank Thanksgiving is a major holiday celebrated in the United States. We see symbols and decorations of a good fall harvest, Pilgrims, American Indians and smiling turkeys displayed around the town of Mason. It’s a time to get together with others and prepare a feast. This is the time of year that …
Oct 10 2011
Round Top, Texas…you have been invited to come with me, ok? …my friend on the other end of the phone asked. Little did she know that Fayetteville, Round Top, Shelby, Warrenton, Willow Springs are where some of my best childhood memories were made. My family purchased a farm in the area when I was around eleven …
Sep 26 2011
It was the 5th annual 5K-10K walk and run sponsored by the Mason Lion’s Club, called The Gem of the Hill Country. For three years, I have participated in this event. A loyal group of friends from Richmond (outside of Houston) come each year to participate in it with me. We showed up at the …
May 31 2011
Today is Monday, May 30thMemorial Day. On this day we commemorate the men and women who have died while in military service. I also remember those who have been in the military especially friends and members of my family who have served our country and my son who is in active duty. Robert D Langdale …