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Hell’s Half Acre – Baptized
9 Feb 2011

Hell’s Half Acre – Baptized

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Historic Site, Photography | 1

In downtown Fort Worth, the area just south of the convention center was once called Hell’s Half Acre. It was a neighborhood of ill repute where outlaws and rustlers took a break from their dastardly deeds and took in a … Continued

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Penguin Days
25 Jan 2011

Penguin Days

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More | 2

I shared an adventure with you a couple of months ago to one of my favorite places, the Dallas Zoo. Well, in January and February the zoo offers a special discount for what they have called Penguin Days because it … Continued

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A Lost Document and more
24 Jan 2011

A Lost Document and more

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Historic Site, Photography | 0

Before my adventure at the Sixth Floor Museum, I had a couple other adventures. First was at the Dallas Public Library. You may not think there are many adventures to be had at the library other than those found in … Continued

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Six Floors Up
21 Jan 2011

Six Floors Up

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Museum, National Historic Landmark, Photography | 2

While living in Hungary, when I told people I was from Dallas they immediately thought of two things, the beloved TV series and the place where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Although I’ve been to Southfork Ranch a couple … Continued

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Following yonder star and revisiting Bethlehem
14 Dec 2010

Following yonder star and revisiting Bethlehem

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Holidays, Photography | 0

On a small city block in a small Texas town, winds a sidewalk through a walled yard with crude replicas of buildings, markets and sights of a small village near Jerusalem from 2,000 years ago. This is the home to … Continued

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Choir of Angels
8 Dec 2010

Choir of Angels

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Holidays, Photography | 0

When you hear them sing you may think of the chorus of heavenly hosts that sang to the shepherds over the plains of Judea. At times, if you close your eyes as they sing, you can be transported back to … Continued

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30+ Things I am Thankful for
25 Nov 2010

30+ Things I am Thankful for

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Holidays, Photography | 0

I am thankful for family and friends. I am thankful for a place to lay my head, a roof over my head and something delicious to put in my head. I am thankful for my ancestors, forefathers and national protectors. … Continued

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One of My Happy Places
24 Nov 2010

One of My Happy Places

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More | 5

We all have a place that we love going. We could go there any time and be happy. This place provides us with simple happiness, a place where we can think and ponder on life and the world around us. … Continued

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The Herd!
22 Nov 2010

The Herd!

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Historic Site, Photography | 1

Last week I also participated in a training program to be a Certified Tourism Ambassador or CTA. The class was held in Fort Worth, TX at the historic Stockyards in the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. I have wanted to … Continued

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Have a 20-minute Adventure
22 Nov 2010

Have a 20-minute Adventure

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Historic Site, Photography, Religious Sites | 0

Taking a few minutes to walk around a place you have never been, especially if you find yourself in the area, can be a great everyday adventure. Last week, I attended a luncheon in downtown Dallas all about social media … Continued

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