Brenham Adventures

For Father's Day, Marti took me a little town northwest of Houston named Brenham. It's the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream just so you know.

It's also known as the birthplace of Texas...I had to look that one up since I always thought it was at the Battle of San Jacinto Texas was born but I was wrong. It actually started in Brenham when they sign the documents to create the Republic of Texas.

We stayed at a little B&B, Ant St. Inn we both found it to be charming and relaxing. The little diner next door, The Brenham Inn, had an excellent breakfast menu (dinner was tasty there too). Try the chicken fried steak. The local theatre was playing "Leading Ladies" which was cute and entertaining...I could easily see Jessie in the play!

As we strolled the streets of downtown Brenham, we walked into store after store. We stopped for lunch at the 96 West...wow. Just wow.

We split the BBQ pork flatbread and enjoyed some local beers...It had a honey-apple BBQ sauce with pickled red onions. What a treat...the spicy-sweet pizza-like lunch plate was just perfect with the beers.

After lunch we continued our stroll and made it back to the inn. We ate dinner at the local steakhouse (BT Steakhouse) and went back to 96 West for dessert...get ready: molten red velvet cake with Blue Bell ice cream. Perfect with a nice Malbec.

When you are out traveling around the great state of Texas, pick a local B&B for your next stay. I promise you, it will be well worth it!

Here's the links:
Ant St. Inn: http://www.antstreetinn.com/
96 West: http://www.96west.com/
BT Longhorn Steakhouse: http://www.btlonghornsteakhouse.com/

Education

Growing up in Plainview, I had a vast array of educational experiences. From going to Highland and Ash Elementaries, Coronado and Estacado Junior Highs then on to Bulldog country, I learned. Learned what to do and what not to do...sometimes that hard way.

I remember getting paddled by Mr. Simmons at Highland…a lot. Yes, I’m sure I deserved most of them but seriously, I was in his office probably once a week. He actually had holes in his paddle…and it hurt!

Some of my favs in school include Mr. Carter at Ash Elementary who taught 6^th grade science. I remember him wearing his denim shirts and colorful ties. He made science exciting and fun.

Mrs. Williams at Coronado…what a lovely lady. She was the American History teacher and of course, she was Micah’s mom. Everyone knew Micah. Mrs. Williams loved American history especially World War II history and definitely hated Jane Fonda…with a passion.

In high school, I had Mr. Dye, OT and Miss Canterbury...DECA, band and theater. I was never really any good at working, playing or acting but I enjoyed them all. But I did enjoy playing the value trombone during marching season. I know Jessie is a better actor that I was at her age.

I was told in high school that I would never go to college…I was just a B-C student so they offered me DECA to learn a skill. I worked for Jess Wayne down at West Pharmacy downtown stocking shelves and deliveries. Sometimes I was even allowed behind the counter to make a strawberry milk shake for someone.

Now I have my degrees and just finished one career…probably should decide what’s next for me in life but for now, I’m going to take it easy and rejuvenating my body and mind.

I listed a few great educators in this blog but education is not just located in brick and mortar walls. Education can be found at any location or during any situation. Every day I wake up is an education. I am always learning something…today, I learned that it’s very hard to dig up a pygmy palm with roots around a sprinkler line…it was a tough lesson but I won. J

I am consistently learning from Marti, my kids, my family, my friends and more. I want to learn more each and every day.

An education is a daily business and opportunity. What are you going to learn today?