Rain has been scarce here in Texas this summer. We had about an hour’s worth last Saturday (Aug. 13). We need more. Just not in the form of a hurricane. Just a long, steady, soaking, rain.
A Rarity This Summer
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Peter Gabriel Singing Solsbury Hill
Morpheus Lunar Lander
They were testing the Morpheus Lander at Johnson Space Center this week 
Spring has Sprung!
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
I first saw Antioch Missionary Baptist Church a few weeks ago, when I got lost. What struck me is the age of the church contrasted with the Jesus Saves Neon sign across the top. I went back last week and took this picture at about noon.
I took the time to read the Texas historical marker next to the church. The church was established in 1865 by recently freed slaves and building of the Sanctuary began in 1875. The church was originally located in the center of Freedman’s Town and was the center of activity for the African-American community. Antioch was also one of the first places where African-Americans could be educated. In addition to proividing opportunities to the former slaves to learn about God, ministries were provided to help them develop educationally, economically and socially.
Day 70
The Cabbage.
Remember last week when I talked about the picture I couldn’t get? Well I was successful finally. Because I needed to commit cabbage murder this evening. Actually I’m guilty of several cabbage murders and kohlrabi murder too. With things warming up, it won’t be long before these dudes will be bolting and they won’t be good for eating.
In Houston, we can only grow the brassica family (cabbages, bok choi, cauliflower, broccoli, kohlrabi) from fall until mid spring. Then it gets too hot and they start bolting. I’m terribly tempted to let one of my cabbage plants bolt. While I’ve seen what happens with broccoli and bok choi, I’ve never seen what happens with a cabbage when you let it go to seed.
Day 59
The weather today was not as omnious as it looks in the picture. The dark of the picture is due to me bumping the film speed setting a little faster than it should have been. It was really nice when I took this picture even though it was a bit on the humid side. But I will put up with summer’s heat and humidity for the opportunity not to have to deal with snow and ice in the winter. This is one of the reasons why I’m a damn yankee.