I am not a native of Lubbock, nor even of Texas. I was born and raised in Greenfield, Indiana, spent a couple of years living in Glasgow, Scotland, and then landed in Lubbock where I've been ever since. Have a look!
Yes, I'm afraid it will be variations on a theme for a few days... three different television stations turned up for the Harry Potter release at Barnes & Noble.
I had meant to have this picture last week for the end of Wimbledon, but the fates conspired against me and I couldn't get over there. Here, then, is our local tennis supply shop.
This was a taboo action just a few weeks ago; the city was under a watering ban for most of the month of June. The ban was lifted in stages, and was finally rescinded throughout the city on July 4.