For those of us who seem to be older than everybody, our first encounter with a face mask was probably during Halloween. In the 1950s -- before you could buy a Halloween costume complete with a molded plaster character mask, most costumes were homemade. To hide your identity, you added a bandana if you were masquerading as an outlaw or a full sheet over your head if you were a ghost.
Christmas on Mercer may have been scaled down this year due to the pandemic, but there was still plenty of holiday fun to be had this past Saturday. Shoppers supported local vendors and merchants, and folks watched the tree lighting from the comfort of their home as it was held virtually this year. Christmas on Mercer is organized by the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Lions Club. A portion of the proceeds go back into the community to support local charities. This was the 16th year for Christmas on Mercer. PHOTOS BY SHARON GOSS
Rockin salvias are living up to that name across the country. I have never claimed to be a Madison Avenue marketing guru but the name Rockin for a salvia caught me as strange. Then again, who am I to instruct Proven Winners one of the most successful plant groups in the history of horticulture.
The Dripping Springs City Council, at their November 10th meeting approved a resolution recognizing World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD). This day will be recognized on Saturday, May 8, 2021 and every second Saturday of May, annually, as World Migratory Bird Day in the City of Dripping Springs.
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