Electricity...electricity...



This light pole in front of the blue sky was a neat shot I thought... so I shot it.
I'm not sure why I think this looks so cool... it's like functional art.

It's neat to me that something that looks so old and outdated is what brings us such modern conveniences.... electricity...telephone... internet.

Happy Tuesday!

10 to go....



This is one of the more creative ways to display your address.. Nice and rustic... it was next to a dirt path that lead to a front door surrounded by trees. Very nice and serene.

My title, however, is in reference to something else... I wonder how many Daily Photo folks will get that reference? If you don't, you can click on the photo to go to a Wikipedia page that explains it...

Um...I learned it from watching YOU ok?
Happy Monday.

Some Assembly Required.



I came across this home that is in the process of being built in the Plum Creek Neighborhood. I thought it was kind of funny that it looks like the floorplans were tucked away in the middle of the foundation and the frame was in piled nearby... kind of like a life-size model.... well.. exactly like it I suppose.

Aren't you glad they don't usually sell homes with "Some Assembly Required?"
Happy Sunday!

Dreamy.



I was on my way back from my anniversary lunch (yesterday marked 5 years of wedded bliss for me and my wife) and I came across the "Field of Dreams Farm." It's a horse breeding/training/sale/boarding farm. Well.. as I pulled up two horses came up to me to say hello... so I got some cool shots of them. Then I turned to leave and on the side of the post that faced people leaving the grounds I saw what is depicted on this photo.

It just about says it all.

I'll post one of the horse shots next week... I thought this would make for a nice Saturday photo.
Happy Saturday!
- Sean

It's a Cover Up I Tell You!



Here's a few of Kyle's Finest (firemen) heading to the newest restaurant in town... Buffet Palace. The funny thing is... the owners didn't even take down the former business' sign (Karen's Kountry Kitchen) to put up the new fancy BUFFET sign.

Happy Friday.

Side note: 5 years ago today I said "I Do" to the love of my life. Happy Anniversary Jodie. I love you more each day. Lets do lunch...

T is for Thursday. T is for Texas. T is for Tenth Hole!



While driving home one day I glanced over to the Plum Creek RV Campground (click on photo to go to their site) and saw they had a Mini-golf course there. The name of the place is Puttin' so I thought I'd stop in and take a few shots. Above is the tenth hole..shaped like a "T" I wonder if that was inTENsional?

Happy Thursday. Hey.. another "T" word!
Till tomorrow!

Rest In Peace Helen Louise Soja.



While driving home last night I received a call that my Grandma Soja passed away. She had been ill for a bit of time... so her passing was, while unexpected, probably the best thing for her.

But I post this photo of her last trip to Texas (she is from Ohio). In August of 2002 she came down and we took her all over the place. We took her on the Austin Duck Tour... Gruene Hall.... Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center...and around Kyle. She fell in love with this flower.. the crepe myrtle.

Crape-myrtle (Lagerstroemia; also Crepe myrtle) is a genus of about 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees or large shrubs native to eastern Asia and Australia.

This photo was taken in August 2002 at Kyle's Square. She thought me silly for wanting her to get out and take a photo of her with the flower... but she had made the comment about 20 times how beautiful the flower was.

Memories of my Grandma are many... here are a few that float to the top of my mind:

- Growing up and visiting her at the cottage in Michigan where we would go swimming in Coldwater Lake and drink from shiny purple and green aluminum cups...and visitng Coldwater Lake in 2003 with her (with my wife) and reconnecting with old memories and friends.

- Visiting her at her home in Ohio where we'd talk about the world while she meticiously cleaned up after making her "Egg Beaters" eggs and eating at the Orchard Tree for dinner... her favorite restaurant,

- Taking her to have her cheese enchiladas in Laredo where my parents live,

- Going on the Duck Tour, playing solitare, and getting to know her as a person other than a Grandma that summer of 2002.

- Introducing her to my daughter who will hopefully remember the greatness that is her Great Grandma Soja.

I know this is a photo blog... but it's said that a picture is worth a thousand words.... and I'm a writer so I can write that thousand words to lend to the photo.

I'll miss you Grandma Soja.

Something Fishy.



I'm thinking about decorating a childs bedroom in our house with cool fish photos and art that I find. I thought this Mariscos painted on the glass of a local mexican seafood restaurant would be a nice addition.

This is taken at Ixtapa #2 (104 N Old Highway 81). I've eaten there before.. but I couldn't tell you how it was. I can't remember. I guess that can't be bad... I tend to remember the restaurants I won't return to.

Happy Tuesday!

Hands of God.



I went to the Kyle Cemetary to see the amazing gravestones. I came across this cement piece of two hands holding a bird. In the hands was birdseed. I thought it said a lot about the area I was standing. What are we if not lending a hand? What are we teaching the next generation if we do not take the time to enjoy our surroundings? What is the point if you can't take pleasure in nature? Isn't all life precious, no matter how small?

Funny how a place that was built to house death brings upon so many life-affirming thoughts.
I hope your Monday is fantastic.

Celebrity Guest Photographer.



This beautiful photo of the Railroad BBQ in Kyle was taken by Peter French, former president of the Chamber of Commerce and one of the developers in the city. His Benchmark Land Development actually developed the land I'm sitting on right now... my neighborhood, Plum Creek.

But back to the Railroad BBQ. It's probably one of the most prominent places in Kyle. If you head into town and head for the square, you'll see it right away. Most folks who live in town know this building well because it gives you something to look at while waiting for the train to pass. We get a lot of trains through Kyle.

Oh.. the "all you can eat" catfish is pretty good too.
Thanks Peter for sending this photo to Kyle, Texas Daily Photo.

Beware of the Vultures



This bird was flying around me as I was taking some shots of a log house. I got a little uneasy... when I realized it was circling me... but I proceeded to carrion.

hee hee.

Happy Saturday. Beware of the Vultures.

In or Out.



Sometimes windows serve as a function of the past, not a fuction of convenience. I'm not sure what this window's story is, but judging from the wear..I'd say it's an interesting one.

Taken just off the square in Kyle behind the Pizza Classics (great lunch buffet by the way)
Happy Friday!

On a side note, three of my photos have been chosen to be a part of San Marcos, Texas' 2nd Annual Naturescapes Photography Exhibition. Last year I had three photos in as well, and I won 3rd place in the "People and Pets" category. This year I've got an entry in each of the three areas: 1. Scenery, 2. Wildlife and Plants, and 3. People and Pets.

Click my face below to go to my personal blog and see details...and one of my shots if you'd like.

Correction.



This is the Correctional Center in Kyle that is contracted to serve male substance abuse offenders as they make the transition back into society. They do an intensive six-month program with hopes that when released, they don't return to their former life that caused them to go to jail. Find out more by clicking on the photo...

When I pass this, many times I think of a funny song that a now-defunct Austin band named Loblolly used to sing called "Goin' To Jail."

Goin' to jail to visit dad.
Sittin' in prison and it's kind of sad.
Love you papa but there ain't no hope.
Just don't bend over and pick up the soap.

It's a wonder why bands like Deathcab for Cutie make it while gems like Loblolly don't.

Happy Thursday,

What an ass.



I almost bought this donkey planter at the Fair on the Square last Saturday. I'll settle for a photo though.

I like the fact that it looks like someone is standing on its head in the picture.
Welcome to Hump-day.

Model Home Patriot.



Outside the DR Horton model homes in my neighborhood (Plum Creek - click on photo to go to the homepage) is this American flag. Ain't she a beaut?

Palms up.



This is a shot of a man burning the palm leaves he cut down from the trees on that lot. Since Kyle is in a drought situation and last I checked had a burn ban in effect, I think this was probably not the best thing for him to be doing. But directly across the street from where he is burning those leaves is the Kyle Fire Department. I guess if you are going to do something like that... there's where you'd want to be.

I chose to run this shot because I like the way the heat from the fire distorts the man raking...
Happy Monday.

Fair in the Square Part Deaux!


Kyle's Fair on the Square

I went out to the Fair and had a good time. My daughter (2 and a half) loved the suncatchers (the artisan can be found at www.vidriosa.com)... and there was a place selling birds and turtles (the first cameo of my daughter on here is in that shot) and a few artisans. Not as big as I'd have hoped... but we bought our cookies at the church bake sale area.. chatted with some great folks and had a good time. That's what it's all about... right?

Here's a few other shots I took:

Suncatchers


Turtle Island


Some Smokin' Dolls

Fair in the Square!



The City of Kyle is putting on a Fair on the Square today. Come on out! You'll see arts, crafts, food...all sorts of great stuff. It's only 92 Days until Christmas you know.

Here's a quote from the Executive Director of the Kyle Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Helena Goodson about it:


Market Days is a unique opportunity to experience a variety of arts, crafts, and food as well as entertainment. The arts and crafts are a combination of handmade and resale items that range from jewelry and home decor to woodwork, children's clothing and toys and much, much more. There is really quite an array of choices for the entire family. Of course, the best way to know what market days is about is to experience it yourself.

Happy Saturday!

What's the Story Morning Glory?



A little glimpse at what I can see outside my window each morning. It really pays to have neighbors who take care of their lawns and flowers. I'm sure they all love me... I'm actually thinking of buying that car from yesterday's post to complete my "modern car-on-blocks" theme I seem to be working on in my yard.

Happy Friday.

Car 4 Sael.



Car for sale, needs some work. Call 512-496-7785.

I can't even tell what this vehicle was when it was running... but it makes for a pretty cool photo.
Happy Thursday!