I found this old house on a road deep in Texas country. It was surrounded by a fence with trespassing signs marking its territory. I couldn’t help wondering why the house was left to crumble if it was important enough to warrant no trespassing signs. Once upon a time this house was a home and for … Continue reading
Springtime In Texas, tulips signal the beginning of springtime. I alway enjoy venturing to a tulip garden to help me get into the springtime mood. I found this tulip at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens which is the perfect spot to enjoy tulips and spring flowers. I saw this little bee buzzing around the tulips … Continue reading
#stayhome #socialdistancing We planned to visit Davey Dogwood Park again this spring; but won’t be able to due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I decided to share these photos from several years ago again. We can experience the beauty of the dogwoods through photos until it’s possible to travel again. Road Trip We took a quick … Continue reading
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“I have lost everything.” “Out of the 812 head of cows, they had to put down 725 of them.” “Calves are burned up on one side, and just fine on the other.” “I have already found 15 more animals to put down this morning. I am tired of killing.” “As I…
Family Like branches on a tree we all grow in different directions; but our roots remain as one. This old, oak tree is far from perfect; but it amazes me. It stands on the edge of a road buried deep in the Texas countryside. It has survived on only what nature has provided for an … Continue reading
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Texas side of the Red River and on the Big Mineral part of Lake Texoma (a lake shared by Texas and Oklahoma). Of the nearly 12,000 acres that make up the refuge, about 8,700 acres are uplands and the remaining 2,600 acres are wetlands. The refuge has been providing … Continue reading
Sunset Beyond the Trees I caught this sunset as I was driving down a country road not far from Sherman, Texas. I could barely see it through the trees on the side of the road; then, I came to this small clearing. I love how the sunset is glowing through the center tree. After the … Continue reading
Morning Rain Flowers remind me that these gray, cloudy and cold days of winter will give way to the wonders of spring. These lilies were gorgeous one rainy morning last spring. I love the textures and lines that the monochorme filter brings out in the flowers. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Morning Rain” is my entry for this … Continue reading
Old Flour Mill This old flour mill still fills the sky in Gainesville, Texas. The building is in remarkable shape considering flour hasn’t been made there in over 50 years. I’d love to know more of the history of this great building. Unfortunately, my research hasn’t turned up much, yet. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Old Flour … Continue reading
A few years ago, I stopped making New Year’s Resolutions. Instead, I began choosing one word to focus on throughout the year. Last year, I also added a goal to help me focus on my one word. My one word last year was “Joy” and my goal was “Finding Joy Everyday”. Finding Joy Everyday was … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 