Chasing Autumn’s Quiet Magic: A Soulful Day of Photography in My Borrowed Garden

The other day, the light was just perfect for photography. I wanted to go out for a while, thinking it might be nice to just get outside for a little bit, and figuring I would…

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Of Rain, Rivers, and Reckonings: Surviving the Great Texas Floods

The Chemical that Ate My Brain There’s an old joke about the chemical compound “dihydrogen monoxide.” The joke goes something like this, “Have you heard about the chemical dihydrogen monoxide?” The joker than lists a…

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City Saints and the Gospel of the Gridlock

Ever found yourself in a parking lot in the middle of the city, staring at your car like it’s a sacred relic? Welcome to my latest piece, “Church of Good Parking Spots,” where I’ve taken…

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Conclave: What Really Goes on in There

The First Rule of the Conclave After the passing of the Pope, it was time to elect a new one. Now, there’s a lot of speculation about how this is done, and a lot of…

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When AI Met My Garden: The Great Petunia Mystery

So, I was hoping all of this AI “goodness” could help me with my poor gardening skills. I found these little beauties over at the Hill Country Water Gardens and Nursery, also known as my…

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