I doubt that there are many Hill Country residents that are not aware that the future of our water supply is uncertain at best. It is not at all clear that governments and water-supply companies will be able in the future to find enough water for even the current population, let alone the projected increase in the population.
We have extended our open hours to 9:30-5:30, Monday through Friday. Join us on January 26 at 6:00 for a writer’s workshop with author Gail Kittleson. Happy Reading!
New to the Library:
DVDS
Antlers
Cobra Kai Season 3
Dangerous
Dune
Heart of Champions
Prodigal Son Season 1
Hallmark: Two for the Win/ A Winter Getaway
NonFiction: (all quotes from publishers’ summaries)
Fuzz by Mary Roach
“What’s to be done about a jaywalking moose?
Today, with sunny, warm skies and a looming, heavy wind and cold front coming in to side swipe us, I had to turn on my water taps and attempt to hydrate the dust. Mainly the trees with leaves. I went to the Texas A&M website to have a look at what may be coming our way for spring.
Crackling or fried pork skins are used in many different fashions in South Louisiana/Creole food. Most of the time they're eaten as snacks. However, I've also seen them used as a flavoring for grits and/or corn bread. I've used both pork skins and dried onions for this recipe; either one will work well.
Ingredients:
½ cup hog cracklings or pork skins, crushed
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup minced green onions
1 ½ cups corn meal
½ cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ta ...
I have a confession to make.
Even though I am a fifth generation Texan, whenever I am asked my place of birth, I must answer– Glendale, CALIFORNIA!
My parents, both native Texans, went to California in the late '20s to make their million. Instead they got the Depression and me! They eventually came to their senses and moved back to Texas when I was five years old.
Sometimes prayers are answered in a way we never dreamed could happen. John went for a checkup on Tuesday and was put in hospital and had knee surgery on Thursday. It has been a bit of struggle for a month since he was released from the Rehabilitation Hospital and could not put any weight on his right leg.
Two years in, and I finally manage to get the Covid. Not really a surprise, since I guess everyone who doesn’t have natural immunity will end up with it, sooner or later. The good news is that the new Omicron version of Covid is kind of like the new version of Kanye West.
I published this column a while back, but a few folks have asked about it, so I am running it again.
A previous edition of Texas Wildlife magazine contained two articles about coyotes that I found fascinating and informative. Here are, briefly, some of the things discussed in these articles.
First, some basic facts: Coyotes are about the size of a medium-sized dog, about 18-24 inches high at the shoulder and three feet long.
On January 26th at 6:00, author Gail Kittleson will host a writer’s workshop at the library. Kittleson is a historical fiction author and will speak about researching historical characters. Join us for this free event! Happy Reading!
New to the Library:
DVDS
13 Minutes
Backstrom Series 1
The Lost Leonardo
NOVA: Thai Cave Rescue
The Red Shoes
Tina
Fiction: (all quotes from publishers’ summaries)
Autopsy by Patricia Cornwell
“World-renowned forensic pathologist Kay S ...
Last year I purchased four, two-year-old Arkansas Thornless blackberry plants. I prepared the bed and placed them in a fence line to use as a trellis. They arrived within four days and were fresh and undamaged. I planted them and placed a low fence around them to keep the chickens out when they free range.
