SIT REP (Situation Report) Rodger W Brownlee      It's Summer all right; the Spring rains and mild days that kept going for a while have given way to the predictable heat and humidity that is the hallmark of Summertime in Texas. Reminds me of being in the turret of a

SIT REP (Situation Report) Rodger W Brownlee      The never-ending cycle of the seasons has come full circle once again treating us to the beauty of mother nature, as her plants and creatures bring forth new life and beauty.  The Winter was relatively mild and dry, nonetheless, (foregoing waxing poetic

SIT REP (Situation Report) Rodger W Brownlee      We’re in the middle of the Winter doldrums, cabin bound for the most part, but in light of recent happenings on the national scene, it feels like Spring, with a Springlike renewal of our national spirit. We can spend some time indoors

SIT REP (Situation Report) Rodger W Brownlee      Welcome to the Autumn (or Fall if you prefer) edition of DOG TAGS; seems like we just did this, but it’s already been a year. Fall, competing only with Spring, is my favorite time of year. The leaves begin to turn, the

SIT REP (Situation Report) Rodger W Brownlee      This is the Situation Report for the Summer of 2024.  Yes, it’s Summer again; no matter how many times it goes away it always comes right back.  One day we’re enjoying mild weather with nice Spring rains, and just like that, like

Spring has sprung and with it the trees and flowers are blooming, and birds and critters are matching up to nest and create new life.  Spring is a time for renewal after the dark days of winter. As part of that renewal, Spring is also a time of glorious rain,

SIT REP (Situation Report) Rodger W Brownlee      Spring has sprung and with it the trees and flowers are blooming, and birds and critters are matching up to nest and create new life.  Spring is a time for renewal after the dark days of winter. As part of that renewal,

SIT REP (Situation Report) Rodger W Brownlee      Hope this Winter edition of Dog Tags finds everyone in a comfortable place, snug, safe, and warm.  It’s that time of year when you can kick back before the fireplace with a warm drink, a good book (or this Newsletter), pet the

SIT REP (Situation Report) Rodger W Brownlee      Wow!  The last time we talked, we were sweltering under the heat of a full-blown Texas Summer.  As I write this today, we’re enjoying the long overdue blessing of Autumn rains; always feels good, doesn’t it?  Now that those searing days are already

Welcome to the Summer Edition of DOG TAGS. Hope this finds everyone safe and well and enduring the Texas heat; hydrating, and taking breaks as necessary, because it certainly is HOT.  That said……… When people complain about the Texas heat, I’m reminded of the many years as a child when we