The Road Less Travelled

Ok, so this is a map I generated (or at least marked up) showing potential locations for trails within the City and surrounding areas. The red shaded areas are schools, parks, City Hall, etc. Pink lines are pipelines, green are main streets, and blue areas are water drainages or canals.

The point of showing this is to demonstrate that there exists within the City an extensive network of easements that may be used for non-automobile traffic. In particular, pipelines (and let's be honest, all pipelines lead to Mont Belvieu) :-) and drainage easements link nearly the entire City. It's a ready made solution to the dependence on the car and the health problems associate with a sedentary lifestyle... People can walk or bike almost everywhere in the City that they would want to go... Once we get the trails in place.

At tonight's Planning and Zoning meeting, we discussed various trail systems that are being installed in areas around the country. There was a positive response from the commission members regarding the implementation of a real trails plan and requirement for development. That will be a part of the next subdivision ordinance revision, which is underway right now...

If you have any comments, please, now is the time!

Storms in the morning...

Sure, I like to sleep.

But why is it that at 2 AM the thunderstorms seem to decide that's the time to thunder around?

I am not sure. I am a light sleeper, so these ones wake me up. It has been interesting... The rain, the wind, the light and sound show...

One thing I don't worry about is my house flooding. Thanks, Dan (Williams, our City Engineer).

If I fall asleep here at my desk - now you'll know why!

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

The American Way

Every four years in the United States we are called upon to exercise one of our most precious rights - the right to vote. It is a beautiful time, early in the month remembering Veterans and the expressions of gratitude for another prosperous and peaceful year. It is wonderful to think of the possibilites, the hopes, the dreams, and the opportunity.

Last night was a historic election. Whether you like the outcome or not, if you participated, you were a part of history. It will be something your grandchildren will ask you about.

I am proud to be an American. Here's to 200 more such elections!