Liberty Hill School is located in Tennessee’s Fall Creek Falls State Park. I think it now serves as a museum for the area. The door was locked; so I wasn’t able to go inside. I’d love to know all about this building. When was it built? When was the last time it was used as … Continue reading
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Purpose of Life – Thoughtful Thursday
This quote is a controversial one because the author isn’t known for sure. It is attributed to Picasso most often. Regardless of who originally made the statement, I think it says much about life. You are a lucky person if you find that something that is your special gift and are even more lucky when … Continue reading
Still Standing (BW)
This old barn in all its’ faded glory may have seen better days; but it is still standing in this Tennessee field. I’m not sure why; but my eye is always caught by old barns. I find it interesting that there is a tractor stored on the side section where there’s just enough roof left … Continue reading
A Joyful Life — Thoughtful Thursdays
Joy is not a constant. It comes to us in moments – often ordinary moments. Sometimes we miss out on bursts of joy because we’re too busy chasing down the extraordinary moments. Other times we’re so afraid of the dark we don’t dare let ourselves enjoy the light. A joyful life is not a floodlight … Continue reading
Looking for Lunch
We were visited by a large flock of Great American Pelicans earlier this winter. These guys were floating around the lake eating all the little fish they could find. You can find few facts about the Great American Pelicans and see more photos in my post Visiting Pelicans. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Looking for Lunch” is … Continue reading
Joy is a Decision… Thoughtful Thursdays
This quote touches my heart because there are days (more than I like to admit) that I have to watch how I am reacting to life. Sometimes life’s obstacles just seem a little too much. Thoughtful Thursdays As part of my Spread Joy in 2018 goal, I am sharing quotes, poetry, photos and sometimes just … Continue reading
Old Bell System Box Phone
This is an old Bell System Outdoor box phone. You know the kind the police use to pull up to in their cars to call into the station. It’s all corroded, rusted and scratched. I’m guessing it’s from the early 1960s. It has sat on a shelf in our garage for years. I decided it’s … Continue reading
Find Out Where Joy Resides – Thoughtful Thursday
“Find out where joy resides, and give it a voice far beyond singing. For to miss the joy is to miss all.” — Robert Louis Stevenson Thoughtful Thursdays As part of my Spread Joy in 2018 goal, I’ve decided to share quotes, poetry, photos and sometimes just my thoughts on Thursdays — Thoughtful Thursdays. My … Continue reading
Ice Storm 2018
Texas When we moved to this part of Texas two years ago, I thought I was finished with extreme winter weather. Our first winter was very mild; but this winter has been a surprise. We’ve had snow – just a dusting; but snow. And we’ve had icy roads several times. However, nothing prepared me for … Continue reading
Icy
We recently had an ice storm in my part of North Texas. There were many trees that lost large branches or even toppled over because of the weight of the ice. Even so, the ice was beautiful to see. (I want to add a note here — I appreciate all the electric and utility workers that … Continue reading