The small town of Childress, Texas is the home of this awesome pedestrian bridge. The bridge spans the small lake at Fair Park. On almost any day, numerous people can be found fishing or strolling on the bridge. Ducks and geese swimming around the lake complete the idyllic scene. I spent several very enjoyable hours taking … Continue reading
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1930 Texas and Pacific Railway Trinity River Bridge — Dallas, Texas
The 1930 Texas Pacific Railway Trinity River Bridge parallels the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge for vehicles and the Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge in Dallas, Texas. I took this photo as we drove across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. The water from the Spring rains have receded quiet a bit; but, you can see that the several months later … Continue reading
The greatest weapon against stress…
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. William James I sometimes need to remind myself that stress is often a state of mind. I chose this quote this week because I’ve been close to stressing over things that are out of my control. Since I have no control … Continue reading
Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge — Dallas, Texas
Driving across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is an interesting experience. This bridge parallels the Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and the Texas Pacific Railway Trinity River Bridge while spanning across the Trinity River. As you follow the traffic across the bridge into downtown Dallas, you see the high-rise buildings of downtown, the Trinity River, the other bridges … Continue reading
No Trespassing
This old, dilapidated building is located on Oklahoma State Highway 91 close to Lake Texoma’s Denison Dam. We’ve driven this highway several times in the last few months in order to check Lake Texoma water levels. The building always seems to catch my eye. It’s almost covered with brush, bushes, weeds and trees; but I decided to try for … Continue reading
Square Views
This building is somewhere in downtown Dallas. We are new to the area; so I have to confess that I don’t know the name of the building or exactly where it’s located. The size of the building and the vast number of square windows fascinated me. I just had to take a moment for a photograph. I’ll be … Continue reading
A Closer Look
This Hibiscus has provided us with gorgeous blooms all summer. Even after several big rain storms with heavy winds tried to tear it down; it keeps on blooming. (One wind storm actually knocked it over and pulled the rootball out.) Most days there are 4 or 5 blooms tempting me to take another photo. Today … Continue reading
Crumbling History
Drive through farm and ranch country in Texas and you will see many abandoned buildings. These buildings were the homes, barns and out buildings of those that once made their living by the land. Some of the buildings were the homes of the workers for the land owners. I’d love to know the history … Continue reading
Optimism is…
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. — Helen Keller op·ti·mism hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have the optimism of a young child all the time. He’s so happy to go fishing. … Continue reading
7 Cardinal Rules For Life
Originally posted on Searching For the Half-Full Glass:
Rules for Life What a great list from lifestyledezine.com!
Rainy Day Reflections 