Sailing has long been on my to do list. Of course, I know nothing about sailing; so I will need someone to do the work. I just want to sit on the boat, watch the beautiful water and feel the wind on my face. This boat was sailing smoothly across Lake Texoma when I caught … Continue reading
I enjoy taking photos of flowers and plants. I like the details and textures especially when the sun is shining on them. This Peace Lily sits in front of our great room windows. During the late afternoon, the sun streams through and it seems as if the plant is soaking it all in. Here are … Continue reading
Monochrome Madness “Hens and Chicks” 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
Fireworks have always amazed me. I love the magic of the bursting colors in the sky and the booming sounds that follow. The display seems even better when the fireworks are over a lake or in an echoing canyon. This Fourth of July, we were happy to watch from the edge of a boat dock … Continue reading
We spent a few hours watching the birds at the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge. Seeing this Great Egret flying was simply amazing. Just look at that wingspan. I’m no expert; but I believe he has the longest neck I’ve ever seen on an Egret. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Texas side of the … Continue reading
Pirate Island Classic Car Show in Collinsville, Texas Collinsville is a small, charming Texas town with roots dating back to the 1850s. They have a population of 1650, one high school and lots of Texas pride. They know how to throw a summer celebration. There was live music, food vendors, merchandise booths and a car … Continue reading
We were driving down Texas Highway 377 and lucked upon a Saturday celebration in Collinsville, Texas. There was live music, food vendors, merchandise booths and a car show. With roots dating back to the 1850s, Collinsville is a true small Texas town. They have a population of 1650, one high school and lots of Texas pride. … Continue reading
Left behind, abandoned cars always catch my eye. I like to imagine the stories of how that car ended in that particular location. Why do you think there are so many old cars hanging around in fields and yards in the US? I think it’s because we just don’t want to let go of the … Continue reading
Sorry if you made it to this post earlier today and found nothing. Somehow, I set the schedule for the wrong day and of course the post wasn’t ready. 🙂 I hope you’ll understand that life happens and continue visiting my little blog. The cypress trees at Caddo Lake fascinate me. Not only do … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed how many old cars are left to rust away in some field or yard? I’m not sure why it happens; but I think most of us just don’t want to send them off to the junkyard. Yet, most people don’t have the time or money to repair the engines and do … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 