Among the remains were a cherry wood writing desk, topped with leather and brought from South Africa; a white wedding dress, a line of laundry, and a blue-hued Christmas plate from England. Mostly, pieces...
When I first heard the saying “Everything is bigger in Texas,” I thought that it was a joke that only applied to oversized bread, mums and gas station ICEE’s. However, as I stood on the scalding cement with the soles of my shoes melting under me and the stench of smoke filling my longs, I realized that the saying also applies to Texas’ heat waves and the damage they can cause.
