Above, Taylor Dayne, also a local artist, measures out rose petals for a customer at Herbs & Oddities, a local shop located at 300 S CM Allen Pkwy, Ste. 212A. Daily Record photos by Parker Dumas
From the outside, Herbs & Oddities appears somewhat humble. Tiny, even. But a step inside reveals that even small spaces can have big, sweet energy.
Above, North Street's Chicken 65 taco — fried chicken, tossed in their chili wing sauce, served with coco rice, red cabbage, queso fresco, lemon cucumber riata, jalapeno crema and cilantro — accompanied by a side of waffle fries. Left, North Street's Curry Queso, a wonderful concoction of housemade curry spices and melted cheese. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo
Are you a foodie looking for unique flavor combinations? Then go no further than North Street Beer and Curry Shop.
It only took four short months for “business as usual” to gain a new meaning. Millions of employees around the world are now working from home, and conducting meetings online.
The debate surrounding reopening schools this fall seems to intensify daily.
Chili pequins. Photo submitted by Jerry Hall
I am a big fan of hot sauces and hot peppers. I recently ordered a bottle of “Zulu Fire Sauce,” made in South Africa, and I am growing a chili pequin bush in a container on my back deck. The bush is currently loaded with little round, green peppers.
This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is finding his feast on a Rainbow Rhythm Orange Smoothie daylily. Photo by Norman Winter
This Rainbow Rhythm Storm Shelter is part of five clumps surrounding a golden needled Fluffy arborvitae. Photo by Norman Winter
A hungry Eastern Tiger swallowtail butterfly gave ‘The Garden Guy’ a lesson a couple of days ago and that is, everyone loves an orange smoothie in the summer. As you might suspect I am playing with you, but just a little.
An article in a recent Resource Recycling newsletter touched on something I’m sure more than a few of us have wondered… especially those of us who grew up in a rural community. The article was titled, “How do urban and rural recycling streams compare?”
Editor's Note: Guest Columnist today is Jerry Bullock. He is no stranger to the San Marcos Daily Record since he wrote the column "Life's Like That" for over 30 years. He is a Retired Air Force Colonel, an ordained Baptist minister, a professional counselor, a military historian and speaker. His column was forwarded to Brother Jim and is reprinted here with his consent:
Librarian Deborah Carter serves as SMPL’s Workforce Specialist. Photo submitted by the San Marcos Public Library
Right now it seems that every person, regardless of circumstance, shares the common denominator of COVID-19. In some way or another, we all have been affected by the coronavirus. From simple tasks such as walking our dogs or shopping for groceries, to more complex ones like safeguarding our health and searching for jobs, the current situation has left its lasting mark.
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