A tiny town in Texas

(There ain’t nuthin’ tiny ’bout this town.)
We had a day off between major cities and stopped off in Texas. Upon check-in, we were given two tickets to a:
‘Free Down Home Breakfast: with your choice of meat’. Nothing says breakfast to me like meat.
Our waitress called us both ‘sweetheart’ and smothered everything in gravy.
After cleanin’ my plate, I went on a walk to work off my gravy thighs and discover what this tiny town had to offer.

Hello, Texas-sized flower. Aren’t you just purty?

I would live here, but add some chickens to the front yard.
As long as they promised to poop in one central location. I cannot have chickens going willy-nilly all over my front yard.
It’s so uncivilized. And just plain gross.

I would watch my organized chickens from this window every morning, enjoying my Texas-sized cup of coffee.

And make them a chicken coop similar to this. You just don’t see this kind of flair in an Oklahoman’s backyard. Okie’s like their shades of taupes, browns and off-whites.

One of my favorite discoveries along the way-these gigantically beautiful metal doors.
Can I have these doors, please? I promise, honey, that they’ll fit in the bus bay….please?

This little cactus flower broke me from my door-coveting ways.
Re-grounded, I decided I had worked on my gravy thighs long enough and I was ready for the hotel’s ‘Texas-sized’ swimming pool.

Artsy Fartsy Marfa, Texas

In the middle of nowheres-ville, smack dab in the desert, lies Marfa, Tx. On the never ending drive to get there, I wondered, ‘What the heck kind’ve destination is this?’. There was nothing, NOTHING, on the way to this tiny town. It looked like this for hours.

We kept hearing about Marfa from other musician types, artist types, and generally the artsy fartsy’s that we like to hang out with.

We experienced why people were drawn to Marfa. This town is a haven for artists and those who enjoy being a part of the art community-sans the attitude. Gigantic warehouses are found on every corner that are either displaying amazing artwork or are venues for live music.

The ‘Food Shark’ was THE place in town to eat. I am sure there are other places, but once you’ve had a ‘Marfa-lafel’, you will never be the same.

We would have tried this place, but it wasn’t open the day we visited. It looked pretty cool, but I can’t vouch for it. I just loved the clouds so much I couldn’t resist snapping this.

This town is old, by US standards. Established in the 1880’s, the charm of the adobe structures made me want to buy a revolver and strap it to my leg, stroll down the middle of the street and give bad guys the ‘stink eye’.

This straw bale house needs a little work, but I think I could turn it around. Right, honey? Honey?

I loved this sign advertising the ‘Thunderbird’ motel.

There is a grouping of airstreams that make up a hotel community-El Cosmico. (This hotel was just featured in ReadyMade magazine). I highly recommend you click on this link. It will blow your mind. Leave me a comment and tell me what you think of the place.

There is something relaxing, serene and inspirational in Marfa, Tx.

Marfa has a history.

Unique beauty…

And a little part of my heart.