806 Culture

When we were growing up we just could not wait to be adults, right? We could stay up as long as we wanted. We could do whatever we wanted. Life would be so much easier. Or so we thought.

Going on a treasure hunt can be a lot of fun. You never know what you are going to find. Spending a day out thrift shopping can be the same thing. Walking into a store and walking out with a find, is such a great feeling.

What do you think of when you hear the word 'village'? Maybe the old adage 'It takes a village'? Village People? A far away place in Europe?

The medical field in Amarillo can be lucrative...but it can also yield some very low-paying jobs.

Trying to figure out where to live? Here's a little guidance.

Has parenting gotten even more difficult over the years? I think it has and there are some huge reasons why. The main one is technology. I had my one and only child towards the end of the nineties. We got our information from friends, family, and books. We read a lot to find out what we needed to know.

Springtime gets us thinking about our homes. Or may get us dreaming of owning a home. Those dreams are great to have especially when the Parade of Homes comes around. I just love this time of year.

Minor League Baseball is all about fun, and the Sod Poodles aren't the only ones who know that.

When I was told there was a hidden Amarillo neighborhood I thought I was being told an Amarillo Urban Legend. I have been here nearly forty years and have never heard such a thing. Besides, how could this actually be a thing?

Ever wondered what it might look like if aliens invaded Amarillo? I guess we have an answer.

I am really not against trying any kind of weird food. I mean I did try the pumpkin ramen, which by the way was nasty. I also tried the pumpkin Spam. I think I see a pattern here. I do try other things besides just pumpkin-flavored stuff.

You know I get it. We have this nice fancy ballpark in Downtown Amarillo. That has been something some people have wanted for a long time. I grew up here. I spent a lot of time going to baseball games.