Credit where it’s due
In the last couple of columns I have referred to a very bad experience
I had visiting another Texas town. In all fairness, I have to report on a couple of positive experiences.
The first was in Albany. I’ve always liked the town--lots of history. Impressive art center in the historic jail. We stopped in a couple of stores with the sole purpose of stretching our legs. The people were so nice that we spent extra time looking and even made a purchase. Courtesy pays!
By the way, Albany, just northeast of Abilene, would be a great place to spend a couple of days. Just make sure you plan your trip so that you get a look at the inside of the courthouse.
Further south we were absolutely blown away by Gonzales. Gonzales is the town where the Texas Revolution started. It was founded as an early colony, so I expected a lot of history. I started, as I generally do, at the Chamber of Commerce...which is housed in the 1890s jail, quite impressive in itself. We picked up some literature, then walked around the square to read the historical markers. The Methodists were setting up a nativity scene, and a man asked if we had seen the mural in the church. He invited us in to see one of the most impressive works I have ever seen...a mural that told the story of the Gonzales area. As we admired it , other church members came through and greeted
us warmly, saying “Welcome to Gonzales!”
A lot of effort had been put into a driving tour, with a well written brochure and every site clearly marked. We were quite impressed with the community.
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Speaking of friendly...
I have often said what a friendly town Pampa is. I found out this week, however, if you walk around with a combo baseball/Santa hat, people will not even make eye contact!
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A little good news
It appears the hospital is in good hands. After most of a year of uncertainty, that is definitely good news. I visited with a local health professional earlier this week and he indicated that the medical community was encouraged by this be development. (I didn’t ask if I could quote him, so I won’t give his name, but he is in a position to speak knowledgeably.)
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Cutting remarks
I saw an ad a few days ago for “cutting boards shaped like YOUR state!” The example, of course, was the state with the most recognizable shape--Texas, Our Texas. A cutting
board shaped like Texas could be useful--there’s a large open area with appendages (the Panhandle and the Trans-Pecos) where you could shove the stuff you cut. But what about Oklahoma? That state’s panhandle is too thin to be useful. And what if your state is Florida or Maryland, with a shape that doesn’t provide any open space? And what if your state is in pieces like Michigan or Hawaii? I don’t have a cutting board shaped like Texas--and probably never will--but if ever move to Colorado or Wyoming, man I am set up!
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This-N-That
Well, it used to be. Now it’s Victorian Rose and it is at 113 W. Kingsmill. Lots of great gift and decorating ideas, as well as things for your holiday entertaining. They are having an Open House during the Christmas on Main festivities. Drop in and sample! If you can’t make it then, be sure to check it out before Christmas.
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New Members
Welcome Crall Products Co, manufacturersof steel tanks and vessels, and W & W Fiberglass, manufacturers of similar items in--you guessed it--fiberglass.
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What’s in a Name?
In Gonzales, I ran across an historical marker that told the story of the man who conducted the first Sunday School in Texas. His name? Thomas Pilgrim!
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