This quote is a great reminder to look beyond the obvious to see the real beauty in life. We take so many things for granted when sometimes we just really need to stop and pay attention to life. I’ve shared this quote before; but I wanted to share it again. Sometimes we get so … Continue reading
This daisy is just gorgeous in color. In fact, it’s been dyed blue; so it’s rather amazing. I decided to try some filters to focus on dimension and texture of the petals. In fact, I think this flower is just as amazing in monochrome. I like this one so much; I may try a few … Continue reading
Sunsets don’t always make great subjects for monochrome photos. Often a sunset in monochrome looks moody or stormy and we miss all the colors nature provides at sunset. However, I think this sunset photo works well in monochrome. The clouds look gorgeous and the little ray of sunshine at the horizon keeps the photo from … Continue reading
At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child, or a parent. — Barbara Bush I chose this quote first in honor of Barbara … Continue reading
Driving through a small Texas town, I spotted this 1963 Ford Galaxy 500 sitting among the trees on an empty lot. There were several old cars lined up like they were parked for a day. Even though the paint was faded, the roof rusted and the tires missing, this old car still caught my eye. … Continue reading
Tennessee Barn (Bw) I spotted this old, wooden barn in a hay field on a Tennessee country road near Pikeville, Tennessee. The old barn had many boards that were falling down or missing. The doors were gone and weeds were growing all around. Even so, I could imagine how it might have looked in its … Continue reading
Windows Museum for East Texas Culture This building in Palestine, Texas was built in the early 1900s. It was originally opened in 1916 as a high school. In 1982 the building was saved from demolition by a group of concerned citizens and it became the Museum for East Texas Culture. I chose to focus … Continue reading
I love this quote because it reminds me to that it’s okay to just be me. We’re bombarded by TV advertisements, magazine articles and social media posts full of ways to improve our diets, our looks, our jobs, our lives. Sometimes I just need a reminder that it is okay to be myself. I do … Continue reading
Buck Creek Tunnel is just one of 26 tunnels you go through as you drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Twenty five of the tunnels are in North Carolina and one is in Virginia. These tunnels are amazing to see especially when you realize that the tunnels were cut right through the mountains. The majority … Continue reading
What do you think about this quote by Thoreau? Some people tell me that you have to work at happiness. That it doesn’t just show up at your door. Others tell me that they are happiest when they just let life happen. I think you just need to focus on what makes you happy in … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 