“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
Category Archives: Living the Lake Life
Smooth Landing (MM)
A flock of Great American Pelicans has been visiting the lake in out community for the last few weeks. I love watching them as they fly around and land. The landings look so smooth, almost as if they are walking on the water for a second before they enter the water. You can read more … Continue reading
2018 is here…
Hello 2018! Yes, I know it’s 19 days into 2018 and that most people pick their word on or by the 1st day of January. I tried. I really did. The problem was that I couldn’t let go of my word from last year. For the last 3 years, My One Word has been related … Continue reading
Visiting Pelicans
A flock of Great American Pelicans is visiting our lake. I’m a city girl; so watching them has been a treat for me. The days are cloudy and gray; but I had to try taking a few photos anyway. Pelicans are amazingly graceful flyers and their landings on the water were impressive. According to the … Continue reading
Painted Sky
This beautiful Texas sunset reflecting on Lake Kiowa looks like the perfect painted sky. Lake Kiowa is a small, private lake located about an hour from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The exquisite sunset lasted just a few minutes before the clouds moved across the sky. I always feel so lucky when I get to experience … Continue reading
Canoes – Monochrome Madness Challenge
I saw these canoes sitting on the shore at Caddo Lake State Park. It seemed a little unusual because there was absolutely no one around. I’m guessing these are the ones the state park rents out to visitors. Of course, I couldn’t resist taking a quick photo. Caddo Lake is located on the Texas and … Continue reading
Making a Log into a Planter – DIY Style
We recently built a home in a lake community in the country. Our lot was full of gorgeous trees; but one of the cedar trees was dead and rotting out. You could actually see all the way through one of the knot holes. I asked the builder to save an 8 foot section of the … Continue reading