The Gumbo Diner, on Galveston’s Seawall, has fresh beignets!
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Freelance Photographer TX & NM specializing in Culinary, Editorial & Photojournalistic Photography.
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I ♥ Music, NYTimes & Chinese Pugs.
Mr. DJ Sun at Triniti Restaurant - Houston, Texas
Brunching was never so cool…
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shiver…
hanging from tree limb & connected to car roof - almost walked into this web while unloading my gear from the car trunk.
web spun in less than 3 hours. nature is amazing.
the carnivorous female waits patiently for her next catch.
Common name: Tropical Orb Weaver Spider
Scientific name: Eriophora Ravilla (C. L. Koch) (Arachnida: Araneae: Araneidae)
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Did you know that Etoile has one of the best burgers in town?
Their 8 oz. House Ground Burger, melted gruyère, tomato confit served with choice of salad or pommes frites.
Waugh Bridge Bat Colony / Mexican Free-Tailed Bats
There are 300,000+ living under the Waugh Bridge.
Their lifespan is on average 13 years.
Bats eat insects, fruit and nectar.
Bats are gentle animals and will not harm you if left alone.
Females give birth to a single baby, or pup, each spring.
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Cassoulet “Toulousain” white beans, pork, sausage and duck stew.
Etoile Cuisine et Bar - http://etoilecuisine.com
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Fostering beautiful *Oreo* and looking for her forever & ever home!
2.5 year old Female / Boston Terrier + Pit Bull / Sweetheart / Gets along with other Dogs, Cats & Children / Shy but super smart / Houston area
You can tell she has been severely abused by the way she responds to quick movements and louder voices. BUT she is very loving and only wants that in return.
Contact me if you or someone you know would love to adopt Oreo!
Client: Del Frisco’s Grille - Houston, Texas
Interiors / Exteriors
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lucinda williams - ventura 
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For the love of neglected and in need animals.
My donation to South Texas College of Law’s silent auction is a
14”X14” signed artist Giclée print # 02/50 titled “inked bird”
printed on 200lb acid free Saunders Waterford watercolor paper with custom white cotton rag board and framed in a 17”x17” black hardwood with Tru Vue® Museum Glass.
The silent auction will be in the lobby of the
South Texas College of Law Downtown
1303 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-8040
Starting February 20th and hanging until March 6th 2013.
the proceeds will benefit Animal Law Clinic, SNAP, & Caring Critters (therapy dogs).
The Animal Law Clinic at South Texas College of Law (the first Animal Law Clinic in the State of Texas) allowing law students the opportunity
to assist in cases ranging from animal cruelty and regulation, to assisting local non-profit animal shelters and rescues within Harris County.