“Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else -Lawrence Block There was so much to look at as we were driving on the Ocoee Scenic Byway in Tennessee. I didn’t pay much attention to the other side of the highway because it … Continue reading
“Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory.” ― Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Fabulous sunsets are one of the perks of living at the lake. Our house isn’t located on the lake; but … Continue reading
One Spring Day I walked along a pathway Filled with flowers and trees. As sunset drew close, I looked up to see The sun shining through The branches of a maple tree. The glowing color Almost took my Breath away. It was a great reminder That life should never be Just a moment in time. … Continue reading
“Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” — Algernon Charles Swinburne “The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing.” — S. Brown I took a few hours to walk through a Tulip garden and found that I was so much more relaxed after looking at the beautiful flowers. It’s good to know that … Continue reading
Please read the special note at the end of the post. My Grandmother Making cornbread always reminds me of my Grandmother. (And make no mistake; we called her Grandmother. Not Grandma, Gramma or Granny. She was Grandmother.) Grandmother made her cornbread in an iron skillet. She believed that cornbread just tasted better if it was … Continue reading
Among the Trees The gray clouds on this sunless day cast a beautiful, blue hue over the mountains. Even with all the clouds, we were able to enjoy an awe inspiring scenic drive on Colorado Highway 67 out of Woodland Park, Colorado. The Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in western … Continue reading
I believe this quote is so true. Photos help us remember our lives. Rainy Day I just had to grab my camera to get a photo of this little Cardinal as she used the squirrel deflector as her umbrella during a rain shower. She didn’t eat; but just sat there like she was waiting for the … Continue reading
An invisible force Ravishes my body. Upsetting my brain, Twisting my words, Stealing my sleep, Draining my energy, Attacking my muscles, Amplifying my pain, Slowing my pace. An invisible force Changes my life. Fibromyalgia This poem describes my feelings about Fibromyalgia and how it affects my life. Fibromyalgia is a hidden disease and that makes … Continue reading
Lake George, Colorado Lake George, Colorado is a small manmade lake set in the Rocky Mountains. The lake and its town sit on Highway 24 at an elevation of 7992 feet. We passed by this gorgeous lake several times on a recent trip to take our grandson to Camp Alexander Boy Scout Camp. Several of the … Continue reading
I love that magical moment when the hummingbirds first show up in the springtime. Truthfully, I feel that watching hummingbirds is magical anytime. Their wings flap so fast as the zip quickly from flower to feeder. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Hummingbird Visit (MM)” is my entry for his week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. This week’s … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 