A dorper is a type of sheep. I learned this yesterday on my drive to London, Texas, which we had first passed when moving our oldest son to Ruidoso, New Mexico, over the weekend. “Twin County Dorpers” is a sheep breeding concern and lies ten miles north of Harper, where part of my wife …
The ultimate men’s snap shirt / Finding it in a retail store or online
I’m kind of big on snap shirts. A.k.a. “pearl snap shirts,” or “western shirts.” I even heard a saleswoman yesterday call them “button-up” shirts, though I think she was referring to shirts that weren’t t-shirts or polo style. But finding the ultimate snap shirt is an ordeal. It’s this category of men’s apparel, specifically casual …
Best Places In Grapevine, Texas | Carolyn Pollack Jewelry
In early October 2019, Karen and I drove to Grapevine, Texas for a conference. As one of the organizers, I got to do advance work in Grapevine and see some of the local sites in addition to the hotels. One place that the ladies out there — or the woman in your life, if you’re …
Essential Texas Gear | Mens Snap Shirts
When I started visiting Kerrville, Texas, in 1996, one of the first things I did was to buy a snap shirt, or “western shirt,” as they’re also called. I called it a “pearl snap shirt” at the time, because it sounded more authentic. But many snap shirts later, I realized that you don’t need the …
What To Do In Kerrville, Texas (at Night) | Crider’s Rodeo in Hunt
So…full disclosure: Crider’s is not actually in Kerrville. It’s in Hunt. It lies to the west, past some wonderful river crossings and the famous Hunt Store, where the burgers are as juicy as anywhere else but at “anywhere else” they don’t taste as good. And if you’re looking for things to do in Kerrville on …