A glorious display of pumpkins and gourds await at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. There are so many different colors and shapes to see. This is just one of the groups displayed throughout the gardens. This black and white version of the photo allows the eye to see the textures and shapes. I … Continue reading
Walking In the Rain Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge One rainy afternoon Watching birds Staying grounded Shaking feathers Leaping into the sky Zooming back to the ground Walking in the Rain Waiting to fly away Continue reading
“Hummingbird Party” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the Monochrome Madness challenge and see more entries over at Leanne Cole Photography. You can view my other Monochrome Madness Challenge entries by clicking on Monochrome Madness. Continue reading
These words have been floating around in my head for a few months. To be truthful, I’m not sure where the words came from because though I’ve felt this way in the past — I don’t now. I decided to share this poem even though it feels rather personal. I’m sharing because life throws some … Continue reading
How It Started Recently, my hubby and I have gotten hooked on a series we found on Netflix called Heartland. The series has really touched our hearts. You should give it a try if you like horses and family stories. This is the description from the website: Set against the stunning vistas of the Alberta … Continue reading
Originally posted on My Best Laid Plans:
There’s not much in the world I can truly say I hate. But I hate Harvey. We have been sitting here for more hours than I can begin to count being brutally lashed by his seemingly never ending fury. I would be lying if I said it wasn’t scary…terrifying…at…
We flatter those we scarcely know, We please the fleeting guest, And deal full many a thoughtless blow To those who love us best. These words written so long ago by Ella Wheeler Wilcox speak to me. They remind me to not take those I love for granted. They remind me that it’s important to … Continue reading
We drove over to Hagerman Wildlife Refuge a few days ago to see what creatures were around. It was a cloudy day and even rained on us a few times. The clouds and lake looked interesting with the misty rain. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Rainy Evening” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You … Continue reading
This was part of our view from the 15th floor at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Dallas. The Hyatt Regency is a great place to stay. We stayed in a Sunset Suite because it was suppose to be a room with a view. The suite had bay windows that really opened up the space. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 