Of course, the first symbol was a peach, because everyone in North Texas knows Parker County Peaches are famous statewide. The legislature even named it peach capital of Texas. Each year in July there is a festival of peaches where every kind of peach edible can be had. And crafts and art and entertainment and just good ol fashioned festival fun. It reminds me of tales of the days of yore when festivals were thrown in the villages after a harvest. I can't wait to go this year.
The second symbol was a horse, specifically a cutting horse. To my surprise, Weatherford is the cutting horse capital of the world. Apparently, people come from all around to breed and train their horses here. The first three presidents of the cutting horse organization were from Weatherford, and the first horse champions, and it is still a Weatherfordian that holds the Most Championships Won Consecutively record.
The third symbol was of a pecan. A couple here have a farm where a pecan tree estimated at 900-1100 years old grows. Amazing.
All in all, it was a beautiful breezy morning, perfect for learning a little more about the place we call home. And for stopping to smell the flowers.
All in all, it was a beautiful breezy morning, perfect for learning a little more about the place we call home. And for stopping to smell the flowers.
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