Stranded at the drive-in. Branded a fool. What will they say Monday at school? Ahh, the days of youth and cooler climates. As a kid growing up in Wisconsin, after milking cows and making cheese, our parents would occasionally treat us to a movie at the drive-in. It was fun to load up the car …
We were out of town last weekend, so you can imagine how disconcerting it was for me to walk into my office on Monday and hear, “You were in the paper yesterday.” (Generally, I try to avoid that.) Well, it wasn’t me personally, but there was a very balanced op-ed piece in the Houston Chronicle …
Behold, the all electric home of the future! A time when electricity was inexpensive and plentiful. Fast forward to today. While electricity is still plentiful (for now) it sure isnt cheap. In the era of smart meters and programmable thermostats, there must be more we can do to monitor and cut down our energy usage. Right? …
Our own Robert Searcy represents Glenbrook Valley on local television. Get his autograph now before he goes “big time”! 1950’s Houston
Central Presbyterian Church on Richmond is one of the finest examples of mid-century modern church architecture in Houston. (Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson, 1960-1962) Faced with declining membership and a facility too large, the congregation has moved from the property. The site presently is being marketed for redevelopment. We have arranged a special tour of …
1 & a 1/2 bottles Puerto Rican rum 2 ounces gin 2 ounces brandy 16 ounces lemon juice 8 ounces orange juice 8 ounces orgeat 2 sprigs of mint 1/2 bottle white wine Serves 12, unless you live in Glenbrook Valley. Then it serves 4.
Service in tall, frozen glass 2oz 151 Rum 2oz Pineapple Juice (Unsweetened) .5oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1tsp Blackberry- Brandy 1tsp Grenadine 1tsp Simple Syrup 1oz Dark Jamaican Rum 1 pineapple Chunk 1 Cocktail Cherry Stir everything–except dark Jamaican Rum,in a tall glass packed with crushed ice. Garnish with cherry, and pineapple chunk– Float dark Jamaican …
To early now for a fruity drink, but when I get to Hobby Airport today, and stroll along the fabulous terrazzo to Pappa’s Burgers and get a beer and burger !