Glen Rose, Texas

Parking is not a problem in Glen Rose, Texas.  This quirky little town, south of Granbury, is loaded with character but usually lacking in people and activity.  The day we decided to eat at the Storiebook Cafe, we pulled up and parked right in front.  Five giant steps and we were in the door of a restaurant/book store that promised us a "novel" experience.  Storie is the owner, and Stacy was, not our server, but a character in our story.  The atmosphere was fun and light and we chatted with everyone in the building including the cook in the kitchen.  

Don't bother me.  I'm eating!

Creative paint job on the bookcases, antlers on the piano.  Yip!  You're in Texas.  

Our chef for the day.

On nice days you can eat outside, accompanied by a giant pink flamingo.

Storie, the owner

Storie, visiting with customers.  You won't have any trouble finding the bathroom.  (It's in the corner.)

Tracy, ready with a quip--"What happens in Storiebook stays on the shelf."--and full of personality.  

Another day we chose to eat at the Riverhouse Grill.  

Uhhhh....we think the sidwalk could use a little repair.

The house was built in 1902, destroyed by a tornado in 1904, and rebuilt.  

Not too many other customers.

 Nice Valentine's Day decor.

We visited with the owner...

..while we waited for our cabbage and brats...

...and finished with a wonderful creme brûlée.

One of our neighbors had a New Year's Day party this year and invited everyone who lives on our street.  We met lots of nice neighbors but our favorites were Gary and Michelle.  They are middle aged and newly wed.  Gary is an emergency room physician and Michelle owns a shop on the Glen Rose square.  One day two years ago Gary was in Glen Rose, looking for a cup of coffee when he spotted this shop--Texas Treasures and Jitters Coffee Bar. 

Gary went in, ordered a latte, spent two hours visiting with Michelle and married her a year later.

We found the shop, went in and found both Gary and Michelle there.   

Hobart and Gary visited,

while Michelle showed me around her shop. 

 Gary helped me load my purchases. 

Then it was time to look around the town square and  court house, which is surrounded by monuments, plaques and statues. 

Glen Rose citizens are patriotic and love their veterans.

The story of Juana and Charles 
Barnard, the “First Family” 
of Glen Rose, has been 
captured by the talents of 
“Renowned Artist, Sculptor 
and Hometown Boy” 
Robert Summers. 

“Barnards of the Brazos” 
is proudly in its place 
on the Somervell County 
Courthouse lawn. 

Parking isn't a problem around the square.  Neither is traffic.  

But that doesn't mean Glen Rose doesn't need traffic cops to lead a funeral procession through town...just in case some traffic might appear.  

  

Look closely and you can see the hearse turning the corner and the cop, directing "traffic."  

After that little bit of excitement it was time to see what else there was around the square.  

There was the old post office...

...the old ice house...

...two residents and their very big dog...
(interesting headware)

...the museum...

..oops, it's closed...
(I guess we didn't notice the "inclement weather")

..but you can still see evidence that dinosaurs roamed the streets of Glen Rose many, many, many years ago. 

Around the corner you'll find Hollywood!  
(It's on Vine street!)

Now who could resist going into this shop on the square?  Hobart was drawn to this studio by the display on the sidewalk.  

 The owner/artist gives lessons.  I think she mentioned that you could bring your own bottle of wine to class.  Sound like fun?

She painted this mural which welcomes you into town.

So that was our adventure in Glen Rose, but we'll definitely go back.  We want to check out the other dinosaur tracks in the Dinosaur Valley State Park,   drive through Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, visit the Glen Lake Methodist camp, and check out the Creation Evidence Museum.