Gaylord Texan Lights The Christmas lights at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas are amazing. As you enter the hotel, you see all the lights hanging from the extremely tall ceiling; then, you look up and you see that gigantic star in the center. It’s certainly worth dealing with the traffic and parking to see … Continue reading
I hope you’ll indulge me as I share these photos from the Gaylord Texan Hotel even though we’re already past the holiday season. Christmas at the Gaylord Texan Hotel The Christmas decorations and lights at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas are amazing. You find yourself getting in the holiday spirit as you drive through … Continue reading
Christmas Time Pops of Red Reflections Bokeh “Christmas Time” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the Monochrome Madness Challenge or view more monochrome photos by visiting Leanne Cole Photography. You can view my other Monochrome Madness Challenge entries by clicking on Monochrome Madness. What’s your favorite … Continue reading
I saw these canoes sitting on the shore at Caddo Lake State Park. It seemed a little unusual because there was absolutely no one around. I’m guessing these are the ones the state park rents out to visitors. Of course, I couldn’t resist taking a quick photo. Caddo Lake is located on the Texas and … Continue reading
Buying or making a new ornament for the Christmas tree every year is one of my favorite family traditions. The tradition started the year we got married when one of my close friends gave us an ornament for our tree. It was just a little wooden ornament attached to a present; but it represented our new … Continue reading
Auto Ranch In Texas, businesses that sell parts from old vehicles are usually called “junkyards”. We recently stopped by one to check on parts for a car my hubby is restoring. This particular one was called an “Auto Ranch”. I thought the name might be a little pretentious until I saw all the cars. … Continue reading
Thanks Regie Hamm for your wise words. I’ve been heartbroken by the reactions of so many people during this election. Is this the image we want to portray of America (from either side). Let’s stand next to each other as Americans and bring our country back together. Thanks Regie for your post. I’m reblogging this … Continue reading
Rusty Finds Today, I’m sharing another great rusty find. As I mentioned in my post Someday, I’ve become fascinated with the old, rusty items that we just leave to decay. These items seem to have a determination to live on despite our disregard. Yes, I know I’m talking about things – not people. Still, I’d … Continue reading
I’ve recently found myself photographing old, decaying, rusty items such as this old car. My eye just seems to be drawn to these old things. I love to imagine the history and stories behind the items. First of all, it always amazes me that the items can survive for so long when they’ve long been … Continue reading
Happy November! I found this quote today and thought it was a good one for the 1st day of November. I don’t know about you; but I find myself so busy during the holiday season that I forget to stop and enjoy it. I’m going to print this and put it on the wall in … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 