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
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
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, 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
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
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
We could all do with a bit more joy in our lives couldn’t we? The wonderful thing is that when we start spreading joy, we begin to actually experience more joy in our lives too!” –Steve Goodier Thoughtful Thursdays As part of my Spread Joy in 2018, I’ve decided to share quotes, poetry, photos and … Continue reading
Daisies use to be called “Day’s Eye” because at night the petals close over the center and reopen during the day. So – “Fresh as a Daisy” meant someone had a good night’s rest. Now, it usually refers to being refreshed or full of energy. How often do you feel “Fresh as a Daisy”? Monochrome … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursdays As part of my Spread Joy in 2018, I’ve decided to share quotes, poetry, photos and sometimes just my thoughts on Thursdays — Thoughtful Thursdays. My hope is that these posts will help me (and maybe others) focus on the joys of life. Thoughtful Thursday Link Up I’d love to have others join … Continue reading
Denton, Texas is a college town located on the far north end of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex in North Texas on Interstate 35. If you’re ever close to Denton, you should stop by and see the street art. Here are a few photos of some of the awesome street art. After doing some research, I’ve … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 