“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 spent months drooling over the US map license plate wall art that has been showing up in decor magazines and even on television shows. I thought it would go perfect in our grands’ travel themed room in our new home. The problem was the cost. The price for ones made from actual license plates … Continue reading
Thanks Regie Hamm for your wise words. I’ve been heartbroken by the reactions of so many people during this election. Is this the image we want to portray of America (from either side). Let’s stand next to each other as Americans and bring our country back together. Thanks Regie for your post. I’m reblogging this … Continue reading
We took a detour on the way home a few weeks ago. We turned off of US Highway 287 onto US Route 79 and finally traveled on Texas State Highway 70. Much of the scenery was typical for the this part of Texas — small towns, flat plains, and mesquite bushes; but we did enjoy seeing … Continue reading
Rusty Finds Today, I’m sharing another great rusty find. As I mentioned in my post Someday, I’ve become fascinated with the old, rusty items that we just leave to decay. These items seem to have a determination to live on despite our disregard. Yes, I know I’m talking about things – not people. Still, I’d … Continue reading
One Photo Focus is a monthly photography challenge hosted by Stacy Fischer at Visual Venturing. The participants in this challenge edit the same image and share it on the One Photo Focus Forum. You can get more information and join the One Photo Focus monthly challenge at Stacy Fisher’s Visual Venturing. Thanks to Julie Powell of … Continue reading
I’ve recently found myself photographing old, decaying, rusty items such as this old car. My eye just seems to be drawn to these old things. I love to imagine the history and stories behind the items. First of all, it always amazes me that the items can survive for so long when they’ve long been … Continue reading
Silver Feather Silver Feather was built in 1948 for the famous California Zephyr. It has had many names and homes throughout the years until 2010 when it was bought by the Arkansas & Missouri line. It was renamed Silver Feather and became a part of the excursion train in Arkansas. Travel Theme “Silver Feather” is my entry … Continue reading
Happy November! I found this quote today and thought it was a good one for the 1st day of November. I don’t know about you; but I find myself so busy during the holiday season that I forget to stop and enjoy it. I’m going to print this and put it on the wall in … Continue reading
Fallen Fall Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love all the colors and textures that nature provides during the season. The monochrome version of this photo shows the interesting textures and lines on the fallen leaves and acorns. You can see the color version of this photo in my post Signs of Fall. … Continue reading
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I enjoy all the changing colors of the leaves and plants. The cooler weather is also a bonus. I love taking photos of the trees as they change colors and drop their leaves. I’ve found that sometimes the fallen leaves are also beautiful. Fallen Colors … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 