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Hometown Homecoming

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Public art in downtown Denison, Texas in the shape of a giant red guitar, complete with strings, bridge, and tuning knobs. Along the base is "Denison, TX".

Hey! I’m back! Over the last several months I’ve been working hard and playing hard with hopes of creating more content for Petite Over 40 and my newest project PuppetHood. My travels have kept me busy and mentally scattered, so I decided to use this forum to share some of the fun and ground myself. Stay tuned for more!

Recently, I got a chance to travel to my hometown of Denison in North Texas. I fell in love with all the public art on display downtown.

They celebrated 150 years as a town and I could feel the buzz of pride and celebration everywhere. I even got a t-shirt and pin to bring the celebration home. 

This hummingbird statue was unveiled last year to symbolize new buildings that will rise from the ashes of a terrible fire that destroyed historic buildings. The sculpture by Casni Studio utilized pieces from the buildings salvaged from the rubble, including the tile and steel beams.

Denison hasn’t grown much in population since I left in the 90s but there are lots of cool things to see and do that weren’t there when I was a kid. It’s not far from Dallas and I could see the growth from that metro working its way north to Denison. It won’t surprise me if it leaps in population over the years to come.

Downtown Denison is sparkling in preparation of its Dia De Los Muertos Celebration.

All Foodies Welcome

One big thing that has changed is that there’s something for everyone when it comes to food. As a vegan, I found Lettuce Indulge to be the perfect place for everyone in the family. My dad and sister were able to have meat dishes while my husband and I had plenty to choose from on the farm-to-table menu. In fact, the hubby and I ate breakfast there every day of our stay. 

Texas-sized plant-based breakfasts at Lettuce Indulge.

Craft Pizza Pie offers a really good build-your-own pizza, including tasty options for plant-based eaters. And Blackbird Cafe had a delicious salad and a super cute atmosphere at lunch. 

Next time I visit, I plan on checking out more of the art scene and going to one of the wineries, such as Hidden Hangar Winery. I’d also like to visit the Iron Root Republicdistillery. Both were featured in Edible DFW magazine but I ran out of time before I could visit.

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  1. Jodie says:
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    What a fabulous trip Sherry!! I love that you found some great vegan restaurants!!
    XOOX
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

    1. says:
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      Thanks, Jodie! It was neat to be back in my old haunting grounds.

  2. says:
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    The artwork is fabulous, I’m particularly loving the hummingbird sculpture using salvaged pieces from the destroyed buildings.
    I went back to live in my hometown after nearly twenty years, and I was surprised how it had grown from a sleepy village to a small town where things are actually happening. Quite a difference with the village I grew up in and where nothing ever happened! xxx

    1. says:
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      What is it about our sleepy hometowns waking up while we’re away for 20 years? I like to think people are embracing their creative sides more and the community is supporting the shift.

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