Word Crush Wednesday Quote Challenge This week’s quote is to remind me that the rainbow will eventually shine through the clouds. I’ve used this quote during rough periods to remind myself that better times are just around the corner. Today, I’m also thinking much more literally. — There’s been lots of rain in our area of Texas … Continue reading
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It’s a Gray Day!
Monochrome Madness Challenge In my opinion, this pelican is just as beautiful in black and white as he is in color. I found him at Sea World on a little island near the Flamingo pond. He was very shy and seemed to turn away when I brought up my camera to take a photo. You can … Continue reading
Camera Shy Pelicans
These beautiful birds were shy when it came to having their photos taken. It seemed like the largest one actually turned away when he saw the camera. They were on a little island near the pond where I photographed the flamingos at Sea World. There wasn’t a sign close by; but, I believe they are brown pelicans. … Continue reading
Birds of a Color — Stick Together
These flamingos were so colorful and fun to watch as they roamed around the pond. Sometimes, it seemed as if they were posing for the camera. –I found these colorful birds at Sea World in San Antonio, Tx.; fortunately, they seemed to be thriving in their environment. According to the National Geographic website flamingos turn … Continue reading
It Shouldn’t Matter…
Word Crush Wednesday STAR testing is happening this week in Texas schools. These tests have become too high stakes for our students. This type of testing puts so much stress on our students and compares apples to grapefruits to bananas. There are so many better ways to determine what students are learning. I like … Continue reading
Rain, rain go away …
Rain, rain go away Come again some other day… We moved to the metroplex about 6 weeks ago to live closer to our grandsons (and of course our son and daughter). Since we moved, it’s rained several days every week. This is a good thing because of the drought Texas has experienced for several years. In … Continue reading
Lonely Tree – Version 2
Going Gray I used a filter called Going Gray on the original color photo titled Lonely Tree. It’s amazing how the change to monochromatic gray changes the photo’s appearance from a bright spring day to a day filled with ominous clouds. You can see the color version of this photo here. Which version appeals to … Continue reading
Lonely Tree
When springtime brings rain, The Texas Panhandle changes colors. See the leaves on the lonely tree Sprout and turn green, As the grass on the plains grows tall And blows in the wind. After a severe drought that lasted several years; Texas is finally receiving rain. It’s so wonderful to see all the green trees and blooming … Continue reading
The More You Read …
Today’s Word Crush Wednesday Quote is in honor of National Library Week. This is one of my favorite reading quotes. I usually had it displayed in the libraries where I worked. Reading is such an important skill for our kids to learn. If you have a chance, find some time to read with a kid this … Continue reading
Photo Mystery
Can you guess where I was when I took these photos? If you look closely, there’s a hint in one of them. I’ve been taking photos of this particular subject for many years. (I’m known for taking photos of the unusual. I just don’t always share them.) I rather like the abstract, yet realistic quality … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 