“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 …
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. …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
#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 …
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 …
After a morning rain shower, these day lilies are a beautiful reminder that spring is here. Morning Lily
Lakes, oceans and beaches have always fascinated me. –Maybe because I lived most of my life in an area of Texas where lakes were few and far between. I always make sure that I have a camera available anytime I am going to be a near a lake. These are a few of my favorite …
I found this guy hanging out in the fresh water of the Red River at the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge near Sherman, Texas. I think that he is a Great Blue Heron. He was rather fun to watch as he stood looking for his dinner. Here he is from a different angle. I enhanced the photo; so … Continue reading
The setting sun turned everything at the horizon line a glorious shade of red and reflected color up into the clouds. I think the sun looks like a diamond sitting in the sky. I took this photo while driving on a country road just off of Texas State Highway 82. 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
Sorry, this is a few days late. Somehow I goofed and my post didn’t publish when I set it to publish. I hope you enjoy anyway. My apologies to anyone who tried to get here through a broken link. L This Great Egret was enjoying a beautiful fall afternoon on Caddo Lake in Texas. I … Continue reading
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
This time of year, I really miss all spring flowers; so I thought I’d share this beautiful lily from last spring. I love how the monotone filter brings out the textures, lines and angles of the flowers and leaves. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Blooms” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join … Continue reading
This bridge actually provides access to the fishing pier at Caddo Lake State Park on the Texas/Louisiana border. I love that fact that you get two different perspectives –depending on which direction you are walking. I spent most of an hour taking photos of Caddo Lake. When I turned to leave, I realized that there … Continue reading
Several months ago I spent a warm fall afternoon watching the ducks and geese at Fair Park in Childress, Texas. It was a gorgeous; but windy Texas day. The ducks and geese were bobbing up and down in the water. They were constantly spreading their wings and fluffing their feathers in the wind like they … 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 