As I See It - 01.01.16 - Happy New Year

I've decided to stop calling it Pic Of The Day. Why? Well, when I take a photo, what I see in the viewfinder is what I see and how I see it. Or...when I screen capture something (a quote, a photo, etc.), I may be seeing someone's opinion that I share. I'll still label pic of the day but will do away with pics of the day labels.

So...what did I see on January 1? I saw a bundle of balloons at Kroger on Studemont. It screamed Happy New Year!

Kroger was just one of many stops for the day: FIT; Fiesta; H-E-B; a New Year Day's brunch; DSW; and Sports Authority. I so needed to do laundry because I was heading back to Ft. Worth on Sunday but I just-didn't-have-the-energy after I made a batch of Jambalaya and Posole. the crib smelled really good

I think I have determined that I really enjoy spending New Year Day with friends more than I ever enjoyed spending New Year's Eve out and about. There is some sort of faux expectation that accompanies New Year's Eve. I have a hard time explaining it. Plus, it's never fun starting the new year with a hangover.

Pic(s) Of The Day - 09.16-15 - Ladies (And Gentlemen) Who Lunch

It was the annual luncheon for Legacy Community Health. This luncheon started in 2003 and I've been to all of them except one. Yes, I was at the one that had Ivana Trump as a no-show. Well, she made it all the way to the airport in Houston and then turned around and went home. Shelby Hodge said it best in column with the headline, "Shame. Shame. Shame." And with or without a celebrity, we've always raised money for a good cause.

This year, Lucinda Loya and Monsour Taghdisi were the co-chairs, Javier Loya was the guest speaker, Dominique Sachse was the emcess and H-E-B was the honoree. This great formula equals success.

Thank you to everyone who supported the event!

Pic(s) Of The Day - 09.08.15 - Ribbon Cutting

We gathered at Legacy Southwest for t6he ribbon cutting ceremony for our first Reading Corner. A few months ago, Legacy Community Health started an initiative to make sure every child between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old received a book with every well child visit.

There is a direct correlation between a child's ability to read and their health. Additionally, in many under-served communities there is only 1 book per 300 children. As I have told people, if a family has a limited income and needs to decide between putting food on the table or purchasing a book, the decision is going to be food. I'm proud that we're helping put books in the hands of children.

Pic Of The Day - 08.22.15 - Where's The Fire

There's always something happening at H-E-B on Dunlavy. Saturday was Kids' Day and there were all types of activity going on inside the store. As I was leaving, this vintage fire truck was pulling up.

Pic Of The Day -06.20.15 - Flower Of The Day

Whilst out running errands, I stopped at HEB on W. Alabama and Dunlavy and this flower stopped me. It's bright colour popped out. And I didn't use any type of a filter.

Pic Of The Day - 05.07.15

I stopped in at the  H-E-B on Dunlavy and my eyes were accosted by pops of colour.

(No) Pic Of The Day - 03.03.15 - (blank)

It was a busy day and I meant to take a photo of some Carolina Jasmine but I didn't. And then I meant to take a photo of my groceries that I purchased at HEB but I didn't. And then I fell asleep and it was tomorrow.

So the lesson is, take a photo of it while you're thinking about it or else you never will.

And we'll count this as the first day of the year that I didn't take a photo. And with this post, I AM caught up!

Pic Of The Day - 02.27.15 - Spam

Who knew that SPAM comes in different flavors? Not me! And, it wasn't until I was strolling through HEB on Dunlavy that I noticed it. Yes, I was just strolling along, minding my own business, as I am so prone to doing and there it was. Who knew?

Pic Of The Day - 02.21.15 - Hello Dali

I'm sure I'm not the first person to use that title but I think it's cute.

While I was out running around on Saturday, it started to rain and a couple of times it was a deluge.

While I was HEB waiting for the rain to let up, I snapped this photo. It is an apartment building on Dunlavy. The image looks like something Salvador Dali would paint.

Pic Of The Day - 01.01.15 - And We're Off!

So...if you read yesterday's post, you will recall that my inspiration for this Pic Of The Day project was inspired by Carly Simon. For 2014, I was about 98% successful in documenting the year. And, I'm going to it another shot.

So...this is the first Pic Of The Day for 2015.

This is a pot of jambalaya. It's a tradition that I started a few years ago on the first day of the year; make a pot of jambalaya. I tried making posole but I've never been able to nail the consistency of the broth and the spices like my dad and paternal grandmother could make. I've nailed the jambalaya so in the spirit of stick with what you know, I'm sticking with the jambalaya.

I didn't spend all day in the apartment. I did get out and go to Starbucks, Walmart, HEB and to an afternoon party. I still have plenty of unpacking to do and a bunch of laundry, so guess what I'll be doing this weekend!

Pic Of The Day - 10.28.14 - Cock

I stopped at the H-E-B on Dunlavy and saw this yard sculpture.  It's kind of cute.

Pic Of The Day - 10.05.14 - Skeleton Flamingos

I always think it's odd when I get on a freeway to go grocery shopping but I do love the HEB on I-10 @ Bunker Hill.  And, I always find something interesting there.  On Sunday, it was the skeleton flamingos and some interesting Dia de los Muertos decorations.

Pic Of The Day - 08.31.14 - Branching Out

In Houston, we're known for tearing things down, uprooting trees, etc.  A few years ago when we were building Legacy's new building in Montrose, we were asked to save the trees.  They are over 90 years old and when we started thinking about it, it made sense. They are symbols of our deep roots within the community.

So...when H-E-B decided to build a new store in Montrose they too were asked to save as many trees as possible.  This is one of them that is on the property.

Pic Of The Day - 06.22.14 - Blew Out My Flip Flop

Like that would ever happen with this pair of flip flops!

I guess you can make a piñata to represent anything.  I saw this at the HEB on Bunker Hill.  I venture out that way every now and then just because.

Photo Journal: March 29, 2010

One of favorite lunch spots is the HEB Grocery Store on Buffalo Speedway. I can eat there at a reasonable price and grocery shop during my lunch hour. This is the view from the deli.