Mules 37, Childress 14

by | Nov 3, 2012 | Bright Lights

The game was relatively short, but the drive was not, so I am a bit late in reporting that Muleshoe came out on top against Childress last night, 37-14. The weather was wonderful; we took cold weather clothes and blankets, and then sat there in shirt sleeves and light...
But The Agave Lives On

But The Agave Lives On

by | Oct 30, 2012 | Bright Lights

If you read last week’s blog, “Death of an Agave,” you know that my oldest, biggest agave ended its life by blooming. But what I didn’t mention is that besides blooming to procreate, agaves also produce babies, called pups, and I found eight that had hidden under...

Mules 48, Dimmitt 7

by | Oct 27, 2012 | Bright Lights

The Dimmitt Bobcats came to town and the Mules came to the game with pink feet in support of finding a cure for breast cancer. Those pink feet carried the Mules to victory to the tune of 48 to 7. I was banished to the house and not allowed to watch the game in person...
Death of an Agave

Death of an Agave

by | Oct 25, 2012 | Bright Lights

April 4, 2012 – My worst fears were answered; my oldest, biggest agave was gearing up to bloom.  Normally, a cactus/succulent enthusiast looks forward  specimens blooming. Well, I will certainly enjoy this bloom, but agaves are monocarpic, which means...