Category Archives: Texas

USA vs. Canada Women’s Soccer

A couple years ago, I attended my first women’s soccer game. Talk about awesome! I loved it. I didn’t so much love the fact that it was beyond freezing cold but the game was incredible. Upbeat, competitive and exciting.

The USA Women’s National Team came back to the area on January 31st and lucky me, I got to attend. A little warmer this time around, it was still fun to go to the game. This game was sold out and had the highest attendance in 10 years! The only problem was… who do I cheer for? Canada or the US?! (My friends here said the US, considering where I live….) Here are a few shots from the big night!

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Wide Open Spaces, Part II

As previously mentioned, a recent trip to Oklahoma left me in awe of the beauty of the country. Not that I didn’t already realize this but there’s something completely different in the South as opposed to the North. It leaves me in a peaceful state that the world can seem so busy and hectic but then find yourself in a completely tranquil and beautiful surrounding.

As I left The Pink Pistol, perused around town and left to go home, the sun was beginning to set. On my way back towards Texas, I was surrounded by rolling prairies and silhouettes. The best one was of a cowboy walking across a field at the top of a hill (compared to where the road was) and all I could see was the outline of him, his hat and the beautiful sky behind him. If only, I could’ve stopped and grabbed some of these moments. Here are a few that I was able to capture.

Notice the windmill in the middle of the trees. This may be my favorite photo. I wish you could’ve seen this sunset. Ah!

Oklahoma, sunset, silhouette, windmill, countryHitting the road…

Texas, Oklahoma, ranching, farming Texas, Oklahoma, ranching, farming Texas, Oklahoma, ranching, farmingThis was at a crossroads. After a while I forgot where the Texas / Oklahoma border was so I’m not exactly sure where this was except off Highway 377. In the middle of nowhere, surrounded by fields, lies this little ole truck stop.Truck Stop, Oklahoma, Texas, Highway 377Welcome to Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Home to Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton. This town seems so peaceful. I love these small towns! Old style Main Streets, art work on painted brick. Character – something that’s lost in the big cities. Tishomingo, Oklahoma, buildings, paintingTishomingo, Oklahoma, downtown, sunsetAfter I finished shopping at the Pink Pistol, I took some time to drive around and check out the “sights”. Mostly because I absolutely love these little towns and all the hidden gems in them. A few sights I found along the way… Texas, Oklahoma, ranching, farming, barns Ten Point Ranch, Ranch, Oklahoma Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma, SunsetI mean – look at that view. Talk about wanting to park your car and take a break from the world. Too bad I had a drive home ahead of me.

Hope you enjoyed these! Have you gone on a drive recently? I’d love to see or hear a glimpse on something you’ve seen!

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Pilot Point, Texas

On my drive up Highway 377 the other weekend, I came across a few small towns. Some towns I just need to stop for a second and take it in. Here is one of them – Pilot Point, Texas.Pilot Point, Texas, Small Towns, Trains

Pilot Point is a small town north of Denton. The town square caught my eye. Founded in 1845, the town is home to about 4,000 people. This is the oldest town in Denton County. The Shawnee Trail and Chisholm Trail both passed thru this area and was an important route to Native Americans and cattle drivers alike. Oh the small Texas town.Pilot Point, Texas, Small Towns, Watertower Pilot Point, Texas, Small Towns Pilot Point, Texas, Small Towns Pilot Point, Texas, Small Towns, Historic BuildingsDriving through, one can’t help but take a quick look around. The buildings are historic.

Have you passed through any small towns? Any favorites?