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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Today, the organization Houston Mod will be hosting an open house from 2pm-4pm for a unique property that is now available on the local real estate market. Built in 1957, this mid-century home designed by Zack Graham is ripe for restoration. Houston Mod is a great group of like-minded individuals that step in and try [...]
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Happy Texas Independence Day! On this day in 1836, the Declaration of Independence was adopted where Mexican Texas broke away from Mexico creating the Republic of Texas.
Also- Its Sam Houston’s Birthday..born on this day March 2, 1793!
Sam Houston
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Monday, March 1, 2010
I’m sure at this point if you live in or near Houston, you’ve noticed that the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is in town. From March 2nd through March 21st taking place at Reliant Park, the rodeo is one of the most unique and fun events to take place here in the city. Looking through [...]
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
In a tradition that has lasted for over 58 years over 4,000 trail riders descended upon Memorial Park to camp out overnight for todays Downtown Rodeo Parade. Riders from all over Texas and Louisiana travel thousands of miles for weeks to complete the route and be judged in a trail ride ceremony that was held [...]
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Last week I needed to do something that I haven’t had to do for months. I needed to send a letter by mail. Its been such a long time that I even had to google how much a regular stamp actually costs. In my quest for postage I came across these great stamps that were [...]
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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Monday, February 8, 2010
With last nights big game going to the New Orleans Saints and the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration, it got me reminiscing about time I’ve spent in the Big Easy. The history of New Orleans is so special with its French, Creole, and Caribbean influences, the city is one of the most unique places in the [...]
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
Alfred Hitchcocks film classic “Rear Window” is playing this Friday and Saturday night at midnight at the beautiful River Oaks Theatre.
In the film, Jimmy Stewart observes the goings on in his urban courtyard while he recovers wheelchair bound with a broken leg. He fills his time observing his neighbors as he takes his beautiful but [...]
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Monday, February 1, 2010
A lot can be told about the people of Houston by looking into the regional foods and local cookbooks from the area. One of the best new cookbooks to check out is a copy of the Junior League of Houston’s Peace Meals – A Book of Recipes for Cooking and Connecting.
I recently was lucky enough [...]
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
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