Bandelier National Monument is known for the Native American cliff dwellings built in the porous volcanic rock. Like Yellowstone and the northwest corner of Wyoming, north central New Mexico sits on the caldera of a supervolcano. Much of the rock near Bandelier is soft and easy to carve out into homes, which the Native Americans...
Daisy the Beagle, a native of Texas and well-traveled dog, passed away this afternoon. A former resident of Austin, New Orleans, and Mobile, Daisy brought joy to all who knew her. She was skilled in the ways of sitting, laying, and shaking hands; however, her most impressive feat was to bring her leash and collar...
It’s been over five years since I went to Russia with the University of Mobile. I wrote about that experience a little more in depth here, here, and here. It was a great trip and I made a few good friends along the way. Anyway, I was rooting through my old photos while reworking my...
I needed a few photos of myself, so I went to the backyard for a little photoshoot. What I didn’t realize is that Daisy was behind me stealing the scene.
The Ringling Bros. Circus is in Mobile for the next few days (the shows are June 18-21) at the Mobile Civic Center. A friend of mine who works at the Civic Center tipped me off to the Elephant Brunch this morning. The elephants were fed lettuce, carrots, bananas, apples, and other good stuff. Enjoy...
