Aloha Friday/2 Question Thursday

((Beach Snowman Gifts by RedRider08)

Week before last we had 80 degree weather here, and a friend of mine was complaining that it didn't feel like the right time of year with the weather being so warm.  I have to say, though, I like getting a little summer in the middle of Winter. There's so few times the weather is that nice here in Texas, I'll take it when I can get it!

Of course, Christmas is a little different. It's kinda nice to have it FEEL like Christmas. Snow is the best Christmas present, but it's a little unrealistic to hope for that two years in a row (places all over Texas had a white Christmas for the first time in a decade or so last year).  But a nice chill on Christmas is welcome!

So, here's a couple questions for you about winter weather  (and yeah, I realize these don't apply much to California and other warm weather states...unless you live in the mountains like I did) ...

• Do you (or would you) enjoy an 80 degree break in the winter weather? 
• Would you be disappointed if it was warm on Christmas?

Thanks!  If you have a blog and would like to post your own questions you can leave your link on the appropriate day at the linkys at 2 Questions Thursday and Aloha Friday.

Metamorphosis Monday - My Backyard Experiment

As some of you who follow my blog know, this last year I did a little experiment with my backyard. After finding out I had some Mexican Evening Primrose growing wild there, I decided to hold off on mowing until I found out what else was in my yard. It was exciting!  Through May, June and July I discovered all sorts of pretty wildflowers.  Then in September, when it seemed like all the wildflowers were done for and my yard was a tangle of not so pretty weeds, I went ahead mowed one side, leaving only some tall tufted grass that I liked. Then, the very next day the un-mowed side burst into pink flowers!

That doesn't show the pink flowers very well...but it does show how overgrown it had gotten.  That was in September.

Well, about two weeks ago I mowed and now it looks like this...

I left a clump of that tufted grass I like, along with my basil (from my overrun garden that was in the center of that jungle) and a few adjacent wild plants that I thought made a pretty little gathering together.  The pink flowers had stopped blooming, but the plant they had been on is there in that clump too, so I know I'll get it next year.  I was really quite happy about how it turned out!

Souvenir Saturday - Texas Turkey

Thanksgiving is coming up, so how about some good Ole' Texas Turkey!

Texas Turkey by artmuvz_animals

Hmmm...not exactly type of Texas Turkey you were thinking of?

Ok, what about this?

Turkey, TX City Limits Sign by city_limits

That's still not it?

OK, here we go...

The Texas Outfitters "Rio GrandeTurkey" by thetexasoutfitters
See other t-shirts designed online at zazzle

There, that's Texas Turkey!

Happy Thanksgiving!

California and Texas Giveaways Ending Soon!

Found Some Giveaways Especially for Texans and Californians!

California

Verten Media Photo Session - So Cal Residents (Ends 11/14 - Only 2 People Entered So Far!)

Texas

HEB Buddy Prize Pack (Ends 11/14)
Christmas Tree - Central Texas/Austin (Ends 11/19)

Souvenir Saturday - Autumn Colors

For this week's Souvenir Saturday how about some fall color!

Texas thanksgiving wishes foliage border by studioportosabbia
Learn how to sell my artwork on zazzle.

California autumn leaves thanksgiving by studioportosabbia
View other Studio Cards

Aloha Friday

Welcome to this week’s edition of Aloha Friday! Every Friday (well, ok, almost every Friday) I ask a simple question--nothing that requires a lengthy response. 

This week I've been having some fun tracking down songs related to Texas and California. I'm putting together a list here. So my question for you today is...

Do you know of any California or Texas songs? What's your fave (or a few of your faves)?

Please leave your answer in a comment below.  And, if you have a blog and would like to post your own question you can leave your link at An Island Life.

Baffling Buttons

These buttons baffle me...

(Button by PoliticalGenius)

HUH?  I Texas TX?  I don't even understand what that means.

by jimhartley

OK, I've heard of Ya'll and Fix'n but never We'e.   Sounds like something someone might say on a roller coaster at 6 flags...or maybe something you pull over to do after driving miles and miles through the miles and miles. 

Though, I will say the "Miles and miles of miles" is hilarious (and absolutely true--as anyone knows who has ever driven from Dallas to California.  It really sinks in when you get to to El Paso and realize you're only half way there.)


If you'ld like to see some less baffling Texas (and California) buttons I featured recently...click here.