Oval office of LBJ

The former Claudia "Lady Bird" Taylor, whom LBJ
married after a whirlwind courtship in 1934.

Ever want to get inside the oval office? Our Texas tour took us to the LBJ library in Austin with a 7/8 replica of the oval office. The library is filled with his stories and memorabilia including his many telephones. President Johnson, the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969, used the phone as a very important tool in his politicking.
Lady Bird Johnson spend the remaining years of her life creating this library in memory of her husband who died at age 64 shortly after leaving office.

Telephone in hidden drawer

Cindy Tidwell-Shelton gets "persuaded" by LBJ

Magnolia Cupcakes from Jody and Cindy

Cupcake benefactors Cindy Tidwell-Shelton and Jody van Rijn

Mary Parker comments, "Thanks to Cindy & Jody for the delicious cupcakes they bought for everyone. That was so nice & delicious. And the line to the bakery was ridiculous. xoxo"

 

"And Jody and Cindy, thank you again for the delicious cupcakes. That was so very sweet of you to do that for the group. I enjoyed very much the trip and the camaraderie of our wonderful group. Can hardly wait for the next one! Hugs to y'all," Susie Brinegar

Browning Collection at Baylor University on tour

Day One on the Texas tour:
The Armstrong Browning Library in Waco is graced with 62 stained glass windows celebrating the poetry of Robert Browning or Elizabeth Barrett Browning his wife. Amazing!

Built in 1924 this elegant, Italianate building is filled with rare 19th century fine and decorative art. We were taken in by the beauty, poetry, and boundless optimism of Browning. The Foyer of Meditation was inspirational and weddings are often held there. The library itself is reflective and calming. What a fabulous place for students to study.

As Robert Browning so eloquently wrote, "Grow old with me! The best is yet to be."