Memorial Day 2023

by | May 30, 2023 | Bright Lights

According to my calculations, the last time we had a Memorial Day service in Muleshoe was 2019 because of Covid. At any rate, thanks to the epidemic, it has been a few years since we gave thanks to the million or more Americans who have fought and died for our...

The Adenium Arabicam Grows Up

by | May 26, 2023 | Cactus Are Cool

I came home from Saint Louis and the Mid-States Cactus and Succulent Conference in 2018 with a small Adenium arabicam. I wrote a blog about that little plant on November 6, 2018, “Tracy Vymola and her Love of Adeniums,” showing the step by step process she took us...

Mike’s Final Journey

by | May 26, 2023 | Bright Lights

I received this email from Mike Jones’ brother Tommy this week and wanted to share it with those of you who were friends with Mike and read about his life in an earlier blog post here. He is now home in one of his favorite places.Tommy wrote:Last weekend, I made the...

In Defense of Class Reunions

by | May 18, 2023 | Bright Lights

Yes, I saw old people again! I just traveled 1250 miles round trip to visit with a bunch of friends I went to high school with. And I had a good time catching up, sharing memories, and reliving our history in Rosenberg and our high school. Danny and Sharon Klasel...