Where Are The Wildflowers?

Bay City, Texas

Weather: low 42 degrees, high 55 degrees, clear skies, windy – a little chilly

Usually at this time of the year in Texas, we’re starting to enjoy the beauty of the wildflowers. Bluebonnets, Paint Brushes, Indian Blankets, etc. add splashes of color to the countryside, making a scene that is unforgettable. This year, we have not seen any wildflowers yet. During our 300 mile drive to Bay City last week, we didn’t see a single wildflower, even though we were looking for them. We think the primary reason we’re not seeing any flowers yet is due to the winter being colder and longer than normal. One thing that should give us a lot of wildflowers is all the rain that has fallen this winter. Once the flowers start popping out, it should be a glorious sight to see.

The picture below is a good example of the wildflowers, especially bluebonnets, that are to be found near Brenham, Texas.



I continued getting caught up with the changes at work today. Meetings were attended, walk-downs were performed, procedures were reviewed, and I talked to more friends and coworkers. One thing I’ve noticed about the people that I know here, besides the fact that they are good folks, is that they’re all getting old. What happened???

Our dentist is in Bay City, so we’re going to take advantage of our time here to see him for our six month checkups. We have appointments for Friday, and if this one goes like they have for many years, we won’t need to have any repairs performed.

It’s tax season, and like our dentist, the CPA we have used for many years is here. I have an appointment to see him on Friday afternoon so I can give him our information. He and I usually have a good conversation about our travels and what we’re doing. In addition, both of us have the same basic political and economic beliefs, so we get to commiserate with each other about how well or badly things are going. Sometimes when we’re here between tax seasons, I’ll stop in and say hello so we can bounce ideas off each other about how to fix the country’s problems. This meeting should be interesting.

More later, be safe.

Today’s Town – Brenham, Texas: Baseball Capitol Of Texas

Not all who wander are lost.