Shay Hill
Join the Venus Transit Astronomy Party at Abilene State Park June 9th [VIDEO]
We just had a rare event happen with the annular solar eclipse, coming up in June there will be a similar event with the planet Venus. It’s called the Transit of Venus 2012 and it’s when the planet passes directly between the sun and the earth. Unless you plan on living a very long life this will be the only one you will ever see; the next one won’t be until 2117.
Learning Arts & Crafts at Michael’s in Abilene
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I love finding new hobbies and keeping updated on my existing hobbies. While visiting Michael's arts and crafts store this weekend, I signed up for the Wilton cake decorating courses. I can't wait to get started! My mo
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Abilene Ruff Riders Military Appreciation Night May 28th
What could be more American than some football and our military? The Abilene Ruff Riders have been on the road the last 3 weeks but this Memorial Day Monday they will be at home and celebrating our military. Military Appreciation Night will be full of fun, football and give-a-ways.
Don’t Miss the Annular Solar Eclipse Sunday, May 20 [VIDEO]
I remember going to the planetarium as a kid and learning about a solar eclipse. The main things I remember is never, ever look directly into the sun and that they are pretty rare events. When you have the chance, make sure you get out and watch it happen. This Sunday, May 20th will be the first annular solar eclipse to be seen in the U.S. in almost 18 years. You won’t see it again until abo
Arts & Crafts, Vacation Info, and Recipes – My Pinterest Favorites
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In January of this year I kept hearing about Pinterest but had no idea what it was or how it worked. I had friends that kept sending me invites to join so finally I broke down and joined. Pinterest is a fun online pinboard. There's really not much to it, you surf the site and find stuff you like and re-pin them to your page for future use. Y
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What’s Your Favorite Soft Drink? [POLL]
Everybody has a favorite drink just like they have a favorite car, food, tissue or fabric softener. I personally like Coke, I’ll drink Pepsi if I have to and I’ll drink Dr. Pepper for a little change. However, Coke is my favorite and I drink it for breakfast.
Pack Rat Day is Thursday, May 17th [VIDEO]
Well it seems there is an official holiday for pack rats. Those people who like to “collect” way too much of one thing or another. I have to say I am one of these people. I collect those plastic cups you get from restaurants, receipts from stores, phone books, clothes, shoes, CD’s, magazines, books well you see where I’m going with this….I’m a pack rat or as they are called these days “hoarder”
"Run For The Wall" Passes Through Abilene Saturday, May 19th
The 24th annual “Run For The Wall” is a bike ride, as in motorcycles, across the U.S. from California to Washington D.C. to show support, honor and respect for our military. There will be between 400-500 motorcycles passing through Abilene on I-20 this Saturday, May 19th. This will be something special to see.
Abilene Zoo Celebrates Dyess Air Force Base
Abilene is a unique community with our ties to the military and Dyess Air Force Base. We have a great fondness of our military personnel that will be celebrated this weekend at the Abilene Zoo’s, Zoolute to Dyess day. Join in all fun activities Saturday, May 19th.
Are "Preppers" Crazy or Smart? [POLL]
I’ve watched a couple of the episodes of the National Geographic TV show “Doomsday Preppers” and I have to say I’m a little intrigued and frightened at the same time. I’m from the school of thinking that if something happens to wipe out the world then I don’t really think I would want to survive myself. However, I try to watch the show with an open mind but some of what the “preppers” do is a li
What are the Most Popular Baby Names? [POLL]
The Social Security Office has released the most popular baby names for 2011. There were 10 boys names and 10 girls names listed. It seems that the names often reflect celebrity name trends. While “Elvis” was off the list in 2010 it was back in the top 1000 for 2011.
Small Steps to Fighting Cancer [VIDEO]
As a cancer patient I am now paying more attention to information about ways to fight or prevent the disease. If and when I run across something I might want to try I ask my oncologist what his thoughts are on the subject. Needless to say, after watching this video, I will have some questions for him next week at my appointment.