Native Son – May, 2012

By Neil Sperry • May 29, 2012

Ethereal glass water lilies by Dale Chihuly float across a Dallas Arboretum pond in tandem with delicate water lilies by Mother Nature. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Dallas Arboretum Still …

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Native Son – April, 2012

By Neil Sperry • April 25, 2012

Wildflowers in bloom at Homestead Heritage near Waco. Photos courtesy of Steven Chamblee. Road Trip to Waco I first knew I was different from most people when I saw the …

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Native Son – March, 2012

By Neil Sperry • March 27, 2012

My Last Springtime? I stop by Unity Church off Trail Lake Drive in Fort Worth, as I have a few minutes to spare and the feeling that walking the labyrinth …

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Native Son – February, 2012

By Neil Sperry • February 20, 2012

Regeneration will keep the Lone Star State beautiful. Photos by Steven Chamblee The Regeneration of Texas Daphne odora, the plant that prompted this essay. When I was 8 years old, …

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Native Son – January, 2012

By Neil Sperry • January 25, 2012

The smooth checkered trunk of rusty blackhaw. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Rusty Blackhaw and Mineral Wells State Park Overlooking Lake Mineral Wells from the Penitentiary Hollow trail. Hiking down …

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Native Son – December, 2011

By Neil Sperry • December 27, 2011

Steven checks out the newest discoveries in old and heirloom seeds. The Memory of Seeds The youngest member in the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company is the adorable Sasha Gettle. …

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Native Son – November, 2011

By Neil Sperry • November 21, 2011

Swans sail across the river in Pedernales River Nature Park on the outskirts of Johnson City. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Road Trip to Canyon Lake/Bastrop The author starts his …

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Native Son – October, 2011

By Neil Sperry • October 24, 2011

A monstrous six-trunked live oak holds court in Waco’s First Street Cemetery. All photos by Steven Chamblee. Road Trip to Waco Sunrise out the truck window. I watch the sun …

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