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5 Best Things About Summer In West Texas
5 Best Things About Summer In West Texas
5 Best Things About Summer In West Texas
I have stated many times both on-air and in many an article how much I dislike summer. It is 100% my least favorite season of all. You have heard me say everything from the fact that I sweat profusely (some would argue this is not exactly a bad thing, it rids your body of toxins) to I hate being hot, to mosquitoes not being my friends. I am theirs but the feeling is not mutual. Where there is a Re
If You Knew This About Me You Probably Wouldn’t Want To Hang Out
If You Knew This About Me You Probably Wouldn’t Want To Hang Out
If You Knew This About Me You Probably Wouldn’t Want To Hang Out
We can't always choose our friends, or can we? What is the saying? People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. I believe that 100. I've made unlikely friends over the years that I think wow, I went from barely knowing this person to all of a sudden we are lifelong friends, with a lot in common! Well here is one thing that many of you probably do not have in common with me and
Considering A Permanent Move To Texas? Here Are 5 Reasons NOT To!
Considering A Permanent Move To Texas? Here Are 5 Reasons NOT To!
Considering A Permanent Move To Texas? Here Are 5 Reasons NOT To!
I could probably name 10 reasons off the top of my head why you should move to Texas. Having been born and raised here, I am obviously biased but I love it here. I wouldn't think there would be anything bad about living in our Lone Star state, but those not familiar with the second-largest state in the country might beg to differ. Including this guy. I came across his YouTube video where he lists
Ladies Want To Beat The Heat? Go Topless! Is It Illegal In Texas?
Ladies Want To Beat The Heat? Go Topless! Is It Illegal In Texas?
Ladies Want To Beat The Heat? Go Topless! Is It Illegal In Texas?
So the first official day of summer isn't until June 21st, but let's be real, we have had quite a few hot days this month already. What's a person to do when those temps hit triple-digits? Native Texans know that it is only a matter of time before the dog days of summer hit and we are scrambling in this West Texas heat to find creative ways to stay cool.
Midland-Odessa Dealing With Mosquitoes Already? Here Is A Trick To Get Rid Of Them
Midland-Odessa Dealing With Mosquitoes Already? Here Is A Trick To Get Rid Of Them
Midland-Odessa Dealing With Mosquitoes Already? Here Is A Trick To Get Rid Of Them
Look what TikTok has me doing now. OMG, if you do not currently have the TikTok app downloaded on your phone, don't do it! I swear, there is a remedy for every single situation and it is super easy to go down the rabbit hole of TikTok videos. There are solutions to dang near all of your daily issues. So even though it looks like I am about to do some deep cleaning and drink about 5 cups of coffee,
How Did Our Grandparents Live Without Air Conditioning
How Did Our Grandparents Live Without Air Conditioning
How Did Our Grandparents Live Without Air Conditioning
It's safe to say that as you read this on an August West Texas day, you're in an air conditioned building.  But the air conditioner as we know it didn't come about until the 1920s.  And as late as 1965 only 10% of American homes had air conditioning (87% have it today).
Staycation Day #4: The Ceiling Fan
Staycation Day #4: The Ceiling Fan
Staycation Day #4: The Ceiling Fan
Since I moved into this house in Midland over a year ago, I've gone back and forth about installing a ceiling fan in the living room.  The woman that owned this house before me had eclectic tastes and I liked the unique light fixture that was hanging from the vaulted ceiling.  However, this summer, I've barely gone into the living room because it's just too hot.  I couldn't stand it anymore. Read