Daily Photo – Dawn in the Oilfield

February 25, 2012
Landscape

Dawn in the Oilfield (Click image for larger view)

This 'nodding donkey' was whirring away on the beach near High Island in Texas. The sun is still a 33 minutes away from breaking above the horizon.

Memories of Hurricane Ike

September 11, 2011
Travel

It was a dark and stormy night No, really, it was. Three years ago, on the 7th anniversary of 9/11, my family was among millions of others preparing for the…

Sunrise at High Island, Texas

January 9, 2011
Travel

Sunday January 2nd was my 48th birthday. As a present, my family graciously gave me the day off. I had previously decided I would like to amble along the Bolivar…