You’re Not In Tejas By Accident

“And here …” Now the orange became Tejas: “In the middle of this mess, Tejas, Spanish to the core, God’s bastion, just as in Europe.” He patted the orange, reveling in its security, and said: “God arranges these things according to His grand design. Believe me, Trinidad, Tejas is not where it is by accident. And you’re not in Tejas by accident. Your destiny is to rear Spanish sons who will build there cities much finer than New Orleans.”
James A. Michener, Texas

Four Corner’s Brewing, Dallas, Texas

Confusing Messages

“Don’t be afraid to be confused. Try to remain permanently confused. Anything is possible. Stay open, forever, so open it hurts, and then open up some more, until the day you die, world without end, amen.”
― George Saunders, The Braindead Megaphone

Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas

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Deep Ellum
Dallas, Texas

Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas

Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas

Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas

Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas

Happy Meat

There is something odd about graphics showing animals happy and even a little excited about getting eaten.

Near the Super H Mart, Farmer's Branch, Texas

Near the Super H Mart, Carrollton, Texas

Baby Back Shack, Southside, Dallas, Texas

Baby Back Shack, Southside, Dallas, Texas

Well, maybe the pig doesn’t look exactly happy – more like a resigned pride.