Did you know that the original "Don't Mess With Texas" slogan was used for an anti-littering campaign for the state in the 1980s?! Neither did I until my recent trip to the great state last week! I picked up a postcard with the popular phrase as a souvenir and was quickly educated on the quirky history, considering the phrase is considered a more defensive and dominant statement of pride today.

From Dallas, to Lindale (aka middle of nowhere), to Fort Worth I had a great weekend exporing the state with great friends.  Some highlights via Instagram below:

On the menu: Popover Scramble from Dream Cafe

Table of Brisket and Ribs from Lockhart's Smokehouse

Whataburger

Ketchup from..Ketchup

Donut Palace

Rahr Brewery

Scenic sites: Land in Lindale (Hometown of Miranda Lambert!)

Cattle Drive at the Stockyards

Texas Farm Road

Find of the century: Broken in Cowboy Boots for $60!