Patricia Feager's (pfeager) Blog

Today marks the entry for my third submission for the June 2025 Challenge hosted by Anna "Banana" Kruchten and Debe Maxwell, CRS. Over the years, I have enjoyed my interactions with both of them because of their professionalism, truth, authenticity, fun nature, and most of all good manners.  What...

As I look back at my feature photo, what stands out most is the Gong, perched atop an old piano. My discovery of the Gong happened a couple of years ago at a quaint Bed and Breakfast in Belton, Texas. Revisiting those photographs stirs a mix of joy and nostalgia, as the image of the Gong vividly ...

June 6, 2025: Consumer Awareness - Electric VehiclesFlower Mound’s Fire Marshall Jason Bolejack in Texas served on a statewide task force that discussed potential regulations to curb the safety risks posed by lithium-ion batteries that are in electric vehicles, Fire Chief Paul Henley said.“This i...

Believe it or not stories for 2025 in Texas Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was bitten by an ostrich while visiting a wildlife park in North Texas with his family. You can see it by clicking on the link above or google it. Politicians are used to getting attacked by journalists and th...

This is my fictitious/wild imaginary entry for the ActiveRain June Challenge hosted by Debe and Anna. I would like to bid 200,000 points for a leisure cruise on the Dolly Steamboat. Since the real Dolly will be turning 99 soon, there’s no time to put off an opportunity like this into the future! ...

Photojournalism by Patricia What you see in my feature photo isn't just an ordinary necklace. Can you guess what the beads are made from? Look closely at the beads and what do you see? I acquired this string of beads from an old house I rented. The man who lived in the flat was nearly ninety when...

Photojournalism & Reflections It's just another cloudy day in Flower Mound and a great time for reading. I was fortunate enough to find an Ernest Hemingway book for free. The book was copyrighted in 1992. With the Index pages there are 704. It is a collection of four great books. His writing styl...

CONSUMER PROTECTIONWhether you own or rent a home, your dwelling needs to be cleaned regularly. The worst way to live is to suffer because of allergies. Not knowing how to keep your place clean and dust free does not help to keep you healthy. There are ways to fight back the terrible eye itching,...

Many of you have heard about my life in Maine when I had a major paradigm shift. This is my first entry Anna "Banana" Kruchten and Debe Maxwell, CRS for the June ActiveRain Challenge. The story is about my dreams and what I would like to create in my life for a Travel Goal. The Invitation for mom...

The Summer Solstice begins on June 20, 2025. What end of spring thoughts comes to your mind? Off the top of my head, I can think of three: malfunctions, repairs, and renovations.  I can work in my garden. I can call for contractor estimates now for repairs in the Fall. I can compare and contrast ...