Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri

~ John W. Howell

Today, we are going to see a few things that were spotted in the neighborhood this week. We are catered by Stell San Jac of Austin. Our entertainment is Kris Kristofferson.

Menu

Eggs Your Way – Two Eggs, Crispy Hash Brown, Toast, Choice of Meat: Chorizo, Pork Sausage, Turkey Sausage/Bacon or Smoked Bacon
Chorizo & Potato Tacos – Eggs, White Cheddar, Crème Fresca, Roasted Salsa
Grapefruit Curd Parfait – House Made Granola, Greek Yogurt, Texas Berries
Smoked Salmon Benedict – Poached Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Spinach, English Muffin, Hollandaise
Pecan Praline French Toast – Bourbon Maple Syrup, Vanilla Whipped Cream
Chicken & Waffle -Bourbon Maple Syrup, Country Gravy, Fried Herbs
Lemon Buttermilk Pancakes – Fresh Blueberry, Lemon Syrup
Country Fried Steak – Country Gravy, Hash Brown Waffle, Sunnyside Up Eggs
Biscuits & Gravy – Grilled Chorizo, Poached Eggs, Creole Sausage Gravy
Picture of an old time school bus
Let’s go.
A big Vitex.
A sad mailbox.
A lovely pink Crepe Myrtle
A fairyland mailbox topper
A giant cactus in bloom.
Rare white Crepe Myrtles.
A smiling ceramic pig on the mailbox.
A large blooming succulent.
A loving Mama and her babies.
The Producer’s dinner plate hibiscus.
Time now to enjoy the food and music. I hope you have a fantastic week.

74 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri”

  3. Buttermilk pancakes, please. I vote for the ceramic pig. Great choice of music. KK is quite a talent. Did you ever see his movie, ‘The Sailor Who Fell From Grace With The Sea’? A strange story. 1973, I believe. He’s 87 now.

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  5. I’ll have an order of Pecan Praline French Toast, please. Love love Kris Kristofferson’s version of this song. The fairyland mail box topper is so sweet. Have a super Sunday.

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  7. That agave or whatever really caught my eye. I’ve never seen a bloom like that. It’s impressive. The Vitex here went overboard this year; their blooms were as impressive as the one you showed here.

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  9. That’s so funny. I was sure you were going to choose this song. 🙂

    Lovely tour of the town, John. That flowering succulent and cactus are both so huge!

    Have a wonderful Sunday, sir.

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  16. That is one said mailbox! And then you have the other end of the spectrum with the fairy mailbox, and of course, the very happy looking pig. Running the gamut Boss.

    I never heard this version, I like it.

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  17. The photos today are really good – clear and bold somehow. Your photos are always good but some of these are a bit different. Must be the lighting. I like the pig topper better than the fairyland one. Producer’s hibiscus is quite showy. Thanks for Kris and the Two Eggs My Way!

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  18. The Producer did a fabulous job on that Hibiscus! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Vitex, but it’s lovely. So are the white crepe myrtle, though I’m more partial to the watermelon pink variety because of how showy they are. Enjoyable stroll through your neighborhood, John — thanks for letting me join you!

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  19. Lol.. that sad mailbox is hysterical. Shove a cigar in the side of it’s mouth!

    Enough of dissing that poor mailbox!

    I’ll jump to the beautiful hibiscus. Great shot, John. There should be flowers here any day.

    Kinda crazy, but now that I think about it there weren’t many tulips and daffodils this year. I think the spring season has become too warm, and turns into summer the next day.

    Always a pleasure to tour your hood, thank you!

    🚌𝐗 😀𝔛 🚌𝐗

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  20. I’m guessing there’s an equally sad vehicle to go with that mailbox. I like the fairyland mailbox topper and the pig. The photos of the plants are beautiful as are the deer family.

    I’ll have the Eggs Your Way – over medium, please.

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  23. I would like … the Pecan-Praline French Toast, please … yes, I know … I’ll take an extra bit of insulin to cover it!

    I LOVE all the things people in your neighborhood put atop their mailboxes! And you know I loved seeing the young deer with their momma. But the Vitex and Hibiscus and all the other greenery were beautiful, too. What a wonderful Sunday treat, John! Thank you!!!

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  27. Well now, let me tell ya ’bout the ol’ crape myrtle. That tree’s somethin’ special, partner. Folks say it stands for love, beauty, long life, and good luck. In many parts, it’s a mighty fine symbol for marriage. Them flowers it sprouts? They ain’t just any blooms—they’re said to be the very flowers of the gods, sacred to Aphrodite herself, the Greek goddess of love. Over the years, lots of folks have come to believe that plantin’ a crape myrtle ’round your place will bring love and peace to your kin.

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