Lake George, Colorado is a small manmade lake set in the Rocky Mountains. We came across the gorgeous lake on a recent trip to take our grandson to Camp Alexander for Boy Scout Camp. The town sits on Highway 24 at an elevation of 7992 feet. According to Uncover Colorado, the town of Lake George was established … Continue reading
I thought this was the perfect quote for the first week of June. Sometimes, it seems that we get so busy with work and life that we forget to relax. I’ve learned that the dishes, the laundry, the cluttered family room aren’t where you need to spend your time. I’ve learned that it’s important to … Continue reading
During the month of May in 2015, there were record-setting rains in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The lakes overflowed their boundaries and flooded surrounding areas. This is Joe Pool Lake Marina which was completely flooded including the parking lot. The owners of these boats had no way to get to them until the water receded. … Continue reading
This quote is powerful because it is says so much. Being kind is the greatest power you can ever have. You never know how that touch on the shoulder, that little compliment or even just a smile may help someone. As an educator, I would have to remind myself that I didn’t know what happened … Continue reading
Take a drive down Interstate 40 in the Texas Panhandle and at some point you are going to pass by Big Tex. He stands tall in the sky at the Big Texan Steak Ranch (which is the home of the 72 ounce steak challenge). On this particular day, I thought Big Tex looked good among … Continue reading
I’ve spent the last several months sharing my thoughts about various quotes with you. This week I’d love to hear from you. What does this quote mean to you? Do you think someone like Oprah could be dissatisfied if she let her self? Do you ever let you self think if only I had ____ … Continue reading
Clouds often start building on late Spring afternoons in Texas. On this particular day, the sky had been a sea of blue with just a few puffs of white clouds until about 4:00 in the afternoon. The clouds starting developing and to just get taller and taller as it grew later. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Tall … Continue reading
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
Rainy Day Reflections 