Real Texas Spicy Shrimp with Real Texas Sriracha Sauce

July 15, 2010

Today (July 15th, 2010) is officially the opening day of Shrimping in Galveston, Texas! Whenever we visit Galveston, we have to bring home some fresh jumbo Wild Gulf Shrimp! I also watch when the Wild Gulf Shrimp goes on sale at H.E.B. and stock up.  I put in individual Ziplock bags and freeze.  I make […]

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First Texas Car Air Conditioner

July 12, 2010
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Music Friday II

July 9, 2010

Real Texas Music It’s time for some Real Texas  music to get you into the mood for the weekend.  Last week was the debut for Music Video Friday and we had a special request from Jim Bob for some Jody Nix and Kevin Fowler.  His wish is my command. Jody Nix is best known for […]

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50th Birthday

July 8, 2010

Happy Birthday to her Ramona celebrated the 11th anniversary of her 39th birthday a few weeks ago on July 23  errr…June 23.  Hope I got THAT date correct.  Yep, she turned 50 and yes, I have to say she is the youngest looking 50 year old I know. Our cousin Liz Etheridge is also a […]

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Texas British American July 4th

July 6, 2010

We attended a party on July 4th that was a Texas British-American celebration Let me explain. Our friends, Lu and Leslie Worsham  have been celebrating July 4th in the Texas British American style for several years now. You see, Leslie is British and Lu is 100% American who was raised in Lakeview, Texas and spent […]

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Independence Days

July 4, 2010

I’m pretty lucky.  I get to celebrate two independence days. The first is Texas Independence Day which falls on March 2.  It was on that day that signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence met at Washington-On-The-Brazos and signed the document written primarily by George C. Childress. That document almost didn’t get signed.  Those in attendance at […]

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Video Friday

July 2, 2010

Texas Music Here’s a new feature for Real Texas Blog.  It’s called music video Friday.  My good intention is to post one or more of my favorite videos every Friday.  Most of the videos are by Texas based artists. Now there are a few caveats and warnings in general.  My taste is music is probably […]

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Real Texas Courtesy

June 28, 2010

I received a comment from a friend and reader who recently attended a class reunion along with me and several hundred other folks. As the title of this blog post implies, it is about courtesy shown by a Real Texan. It is Darla Smith Rohan’s observation about a courtesy she was extended by a complete […]

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Real Texas Mango Avocado Salsa

June 25, 2010

Just in time for the weekend! Summer means fresh Mangos and Avocados.  Adding just a little spice and chilling this salsa brings a refreshing new flavor to your taste buds! Serve with corn tortilla chips and a Mango Margarita and everyone will go crazy. Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon ground Ancho Pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon ground Coriander […]

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Class Reunions

June 22, 2010

Class Reunions in Texas It’s summertime…..when all the class reunions are held. Yes, I attended my school’s class reunion last weekend.  I’m just now about recovered enough to sit down and write some about it. Yes, we did have some partying going on, but it was all in good fun.  The room was jam packed […]

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