Teachable Moments from Around the Globe Via Postcard

Greetings from a very new swapper Donna J. She sent us three postcards from the great state of Texas. The common phrase that others may not know is everything's bigger in Texas! Donna J. writes: Mommy and cutie pie (daughter)! How are you?I'm sitting out here in the country , the air is clean and cool, after a big Texas thunderstorm. It's quiet and I can hear the goat calling out and the donkey who lives behind me talking to each other... wonder what they are saying!?


Postcard #2 reads: Hi! Did you see the Bluebonnets? They grow all over the side of the highway. It's a Texas tradition to take photos of your kids, family, pets, wedding couples, etc in the fields of Bluebonnets! Maybe someday you can all have your pics taken in the bright blue state flower of Texas!!! (Yes now we knoe what to do as soon as we get there when ever we decide to visit, and we sure will, many thanks)

Postcard #3 reads: Thank you for your help with postcrossing! I'm on my way now! - Donna J.

Postcard Facts:
Nickname: Lone Star State
Admission to Statehood: December 29, 1845
Capital: Austin
Flower: Bluebonnet
Tree: Pecan
Bird: Mockingbird
Animal: Longhorn (large)
Animal: Armadillo (small)


Song: "Texas, Our Texas"
Motto: Friendship
Size: 268601 square miles
Origin of Name: Based on a word used by Caddo Indians meaning "friends"
Highest Point: Guadalupe Peak; 8,749 feet
Lowest Point: Gulf Coast ; sea level
Flag: The official state flag of Texas was adopted in 1845 when Texas became the 28th state. The blue in the flag stands for loyalty, the white represents strength and the red is for bravery.

Many thanks again Donna J. and Happy Postcarding/ Postcrossing!