Pic(s) Of The Day - 06.13.15 - Rodrigue: Houston / Revisted

I returned to Rodrigue: Houston to purchase the book that shows many of the paintings from Don Sanders' collection. Don and Jacques Rodrigue were there to sign the books. It was also family day with arts and crafts for the kids and some free yogurt Pinkberry! You have until July 5 to visit Rodrigue: Houston in West Ave.

Pics Of The Day - 06.12.15 - Scenes From Rainbow On The Green

Derrick Barry as Lady Gaga and Coco Montrese as Beyoncé.

Amber

Blogging Tropical Storm Bill - II

So...there hasn't been much to post about TS Bill. So...here are some entertaining videos. Let's begin with John Fenoglio from local ABC affiliate KTRK-Channel 13.

Earlier today, while waiting for TS Bill, John revealed that he has a fear of snakes (who doesn't) and roaches.



When then made me think of this from several years ago.



When then made me think of Geraldo during Hurricane Ike



When then made me think of Jeff Ranieri who thought a rat was a porcupine. Oy vey!



And just because...

Blogging Tropical Storm Bill

So...there isn't much to report from The Calvinator's Crib. We've been here since last night when storm preparations for TS Bill began. Due to the concern of power outages and possible flooding, the elevators in the building were disabled at 8:00PM last night. That made for a difficult walk this morning for The Calvinator. He's not big on stairs and stairwells so four flights of stairs is not his cup of tea.

The problem with these storms is that it is difficult to predict their path and intensity. Houston is on the dirty side of TS Bill but so far the rain has been intermittent and bearable. However, that could change later in the day.

My office was closed today and this is definitely a case of better safe than sorry. This has also been a good dry run on getting prepared for a hurricane.

We may have been accused of overreacting but if you lived in Houston during TS Allison or Hurricane Ike, you'd understand why we are a bit gun shy.
And yes, TS Bill made landfall around 11:45AM around Matagorda Island. Now it is time to deal with the remnants which could include tornadoes.

This is the best meme I found about TS Bill.
I lifted it from Alan's Facebook page.

If anything significant happens with TS Bill, I'll do another post but otherwise, this may be all I have to say about TS Bill.

Pic Of The Day - 06.11.15 - The '70s

Often it is said, "If you remember the '70s, you weren't there."

So the other night, CNN started its series on the '70s. Last year it was the '60s. The Thursday night episode was television reflecting the times. I remembered about 90% of they showed and yes I was there but was too young to be experimenting with drugs. Just sayin'.

It will be interesting to see what other topics they cover. I assume that Watergate will receive a full hour; maybe two hours?

Pic Of The Day - 06.10.15 - All Creatures Great And Small

This little critter hangs out near one of the collection canisters for dog poop on the property at The Calvinator's Upper Kirby Crib.
He scatters really quick so I had to snap this pic before I disposed of the poop.

Pic Of The Day - 06.09.15 - Crepe Myrtle

For as long as I can remember, crepe myrtles have always been a part of my life. My maternal grandparents had them in their yard and my parents had one in their yard. I don't know much about them but I do remember that one of my relatives tried to grow one in Kansas City, MO, and it wouldn't grow. I do know that they come in different colors and in one small area near my office, these three colors have blossomed.