The Old And The New

Donated to San Antonio in 2002 by the People
of Mexico, the Torch Of Friendship brings some
modern artistic sensibilities to downtown.
Many people hate it, but they probably don't understand
art.
It's a symbol of the unity and good-will that should exist between the
peoples of the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Behind the torch is Rivercenter Mall, in the old
Joske's building.

Small Town Banks

I love the architecture of new banks. The ones that
portray a small-town image are fascinating to me.
This one is inside San Antonio city limits, but you
wouldn't know it from this view.

The Hill Country

One of the best things about this part of Texas
is the region north of San Antonio and west of IH35.
Also known as the Edwards Plateau, this geologic zone was
formed millions of years ago.
Texas was under the ocean back then, and the bones and shells
of uncountable sea creatures eventually became the limestone
our homes rely on for support.
Gentle hills of porous stone that hold our bedrock: precious water
and weekend dreams.
Here's a view from above the Guadalupe River:

March 2, 1836

Texas Independence Day

The day the Texas Declaration of Independence
was ratified.
No longer part of Mexico, not yet a United State.
The Republic Of Texas lives on in our hearts.

I give you the front doors of the Alamo.

Don't Call This "The Space Needle"

Can't you tell you're in San Antonio, not Seattle?
Ours is called The Tower Of The Americas, and was built
for Hemisfair '68.
A rotating restaurant, observation deck and a leaky roof
are some of the features of this, the tallest structure
in town.

What's For Supper?

Whatever it is had better be hot.
I grew these peppers myself, and they taste
fresher, wilder and hotter than most.
The jalapeno can burn a bit. The little
chiltepins are for professionals only.


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