City of Marfa

Most small, west Texas towns are considered "in the middle of nowhere", but this is far from the case when it comes to Marfa, Texas. While it's geographical location might be considered somewhere in nowhere, the abundance of things to do and see is a stark contrast to that label.

Marfa, a town consisting of a couple of thousand residents that is the county seat of Presidio County, offers art, history, and some of the most beautiful scenery of the Lone Star State.

Established in 1883, this tiny water stop on the railroad line on the high plateau of the Chihuahuan Desert has grown into a great place for artist and tourist alike. Located approximately 4800 feet above sea level, the climate is much more tolerable than most areas of west Texas. This makes it the hub of places to camp, hike, and sightsee when visiting the area.

Marfa is located between the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park, which makes it a great place to stop for a few days after visiting to the national park, or the McDonald Observatory near Fort Davis. While here visitors can swim, hike, camp, visit museums, or one of more than a dozen art galleries. You read that right- art galleries!

For more information about Marfa, the art galleries, and to see their calendar of events, visit the official website here.

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I love my Xbox 360. There’s a lot of triple A titles that I enjoy, but some of the “sleepers” I enjoy just as much, if not even more. Kingdom of Keflings is one of those. This little city builder genre game is a blast, and its easy to play and you don’t have to worry about “losing”. If you want an XBox then visit the source by Circuit City and get one today.

Dog Pain Medicine

Anyone who has wandered around Texas knows how much we love our dogs. Whether a small indoor dog in a townhouse, or a large Lab that roams across a vast ranch, we love our animals and want them to have a great life as our companion.

If your dog is having pain due to surgery or arthritis, Rimadyl can help. This non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drug is given just once a day and will make your dog feel better.

Townhomes

This cast iron fence surrounds some new townhouses in Bedford. I was trying to catch the silhouette of the tree as the sun went down behind it. The tree looks pretty cool but unfortunately the fence didn't turn out in enough light. I was hoping the camera would catch a silhouette of the fence as well, but it wasn't to be.

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Chuck E Cheese's Pizza

With dozens of locations in Texas, many residents, as well as visitors to the state, visit Chuck E Cheese's for some great family entertainment.

Children and the accompanying adults all get their hands stamped as they come in the door, and children are not allowed to leave unless their stamp it compared and matched to the proper adult. I've also seen them frown on adults leaving without a child- are they maybe leaving them in there, haha?

Chuck E Cheese's menu is quite simple- order a pizza, a sub (at some locations), a drink, and/or a salad. Drink refills are free, and the all you can eat salad is on the honor system, since they do offer a one-time serving, lower priced salad as well. And on most visits, even with children helping themselves to the salad bar and drinks, it is quite clean and kept fairly neat.

There are a variety of games offered, everything from toddler challenging to teen. Birthday parties are also a blast for the kids, as they get to enjoy pizza, cake, singing, dancing, and lots of yelling and hand clapping.

And be sure to keep an eye out, as Chuck E Cheese himself wanders out quite often to say hello and make sure everything is in order. Sometimes he will even toss down free tickets and let the kids scramble to see who can get a few.

For more information on Chuck E Cheese's, and to find a location near you, visit their website here.

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Great Wolf Lodge- Grapevine

The Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine offers a unique blend of fun for the entire family. Parents and children alike will enjoy days, if not weeks, in this huge hotel and waterpark.

The highlight is the indoor waterpark, featuring waterslides, a four story waterfort, and six pools, all kept at a comfortable 84 degrees year round.

There is also a huge arcade featuring over 100 games, with ticket redeemable for wonderful prizes.

Mix this family fun with a spa and massage for the adults, along with a wonderful dining selection, and you can't go wrong.

Visit the Grapevine Great Wolf Lodge soon! For more information visit their website.

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Sheet Fence?

This old wooden fence sits behind a very old service station in Hurst. Inside of the fencing there is a storage area of junk, mostly tires, from what I could tell. At one point it seems this fence had a double sized gate, and after probably falling apart, the owners simply replaced it with huge sheets that slide like a shower curtain.

What is funny about this service station in its current condition (such as the lack of a gate, the unkept parking lot, etc.), is that it sits about two city blocks away from one of the largest and most modern malls and shopping complexes in the Metroplex.

Quality faucets for your home

When we were remodeling our home in Texas, we found there were a lot of things would could do to really make it look great besides new paint, carpet, and curtains. One of these things was replacing all of the faucets to really make the kitchen and lavatories glow. Danze faucets are some of the most gorgeous faucets on the market, and buying from an authorized dealer will let you know you are getting the quality you want at a price you can afford.

Palace of Wax & Ripley's Believe It or Not!

If you are in the area of the Metroplex (Dallas-Fort Worth), don't pass up a chance to visit one of the places that will give you a great afternoon of entertainment and more souvenirs than you'll know what to do with.

Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax & Ripley's Believe it or Not!, located just inside western Grand Prairie on I-30, is over 41,000 square feet and is split into two sections.

The Palace of Wax museum features life sized, realistic wax figures from history, Hollywood, and beyond. Prepare to spend hours looking at the exhibits and reading the informational plaques that accompany them.

Celebrities such as Elvis and Sammy Davis Jr come to life as you walk past, then wonder.... are they looking back at you? Or see a dozen former presidents standing shoulder to shoulder. Its as though you can hear their voices and feel their presence. Or maybe you'd like to see the Christian section, featuring Jesus as he preaches the Sermon on the Mount.

No matter what your choice, you won't leave disappointed and will feel as though you have stepped back in time and to another place. It's impossible for me to describe the feeling when you walk out the door at the end of the exhibit. After all the years I've been going (about 35), I still have goosebumps at the end of every tour.

After your stroll through the museum, its off to the other side to visit Ripley's Believe It or Not! This assortment of oddities from around the world will leave you wondering- can you believe it, or not? It also houses the Enchanted Mirror Maze, with nearly 3,000 square feet of mirrored paths that will lead you in circles for what seems like forever.

Once you've completed your walk-through of Ripley's, there's a large souvenir shop with plenty of items to choose from. Souvenirs include themed items from both the Palace of Wax and Ripley's, as well as other attractions in the area, and Texas memoribelia too. You can also visit the Wax Bar, where they will dip your hand in the hot wax and make a mold of your hand.

Parents should be cautioned about the Ripley's side of the exhibits. Due to its nature, it might be frightening to some younger guests. Most will think its just silly, but be aware some of it can be quite scary, even for adults.

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