Within minutes, you realize that you are in another world . . .

A place where color finds its way in, regardless of the drought.

False advertising! I looked in every nook and cranny of The Cowboy Store and I did not see a single cowboy for sale. (grin)

Ummm… Cowboy? Ya realize you are going the wrong …

 
Some days I am blessed to find beauty hiding in the shadows right off my balcony. Other days I choose to search it out, which usually includes a drive out to the country.
Today was no exception. My plan was to focus on the beauty of the cacti in bloom up in the Hill Country.
 
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There is something so incredibly refreshing about spring. It is almost as if the world around us  is waking up again after a very long winter. 

I have a thing about the natural beauty of wildflowers. Even with all their little imperfections, they never fail to take my breath away.

I was so caught up watching this …

Sometimes you can escape the city, or at least feel as though you have, by taking time out to visit your local zoo. Our zoo here in San Antonio, Texas is surrounded by a peaceful park, and is one of my favorite afternoon getaways.

My favorite animal of all, is the tiger. Such a purdy kitty. …