A Few Black Family Stories

by | Jan 17, 2024 | Bright Lights

Okay, so Nelda said the Redwines, the Blacks, and Johnson grass were going to take over Bailey County. (“If you live in Muleshoe, you might know a Redwine,” December 23, 2023). You now know about those Redwines, but what about that Black family? Well, turns out there...

Dorstenia Foetida is a Weird Little Plant

by | Jan 7, 2024 | Cactus Are Cool

I came home from the MId-States Cactus and Succulent Conference in 2022 with a desire to add a dorstenia to my collection. Mike Hellmann gave a presentation on the species and donated one to the rare plant auction which brought $750! So naturally, I wanted one, too....

Scamp’s Dog House

by | Dec 31, 2023 | Bright Lights

When Carolyn Johnson and Royce Turner talked about getting married, Carolyn had had her dog Scamp since 2013. Royce had never had an indoor dog and dealt with cat and dog allergies. He liked Scamp, but just couldn’t deal with having him in the house all the...