“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 challenged myself to take a sunset photo every day on our road trip to Arkansas. The challenge turned out to be more difficult than I thought. Taking a road trip with our grands is always lots of fun; but leaves little time for photography. I’m happy to say I met my challenge and managed to … Continue reading
I took this photo on a recent trip through Arkansas. I thought it was interesting to see the “Kansas City Southern” engine sitting in the railroad yard of the Arkansas-Missouri Railroad Line. Kansas City Southern Monochrome Madness Challenge “Kansas City Southern” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the Monochrome … Continue reading
Watching Monochrome Madness Challenge “Watching” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the Monochrome Madness Challenge or view more monochrome photos by visiting Leanne Cole Photography. You can view my other Monochrome Madness Challenge entries by clicking on Monochrome Madness or by visiting my Monochrome Gallery. Continue reading
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. These words caught my attention the minute I read them considering all that has happened lately in the United States (actually the entire world). My heart breaks for all the families that have been broken apart and the lives that have been forever changed. This quote has … Continue reading
It only seems fitting that today’s Monday Motivator celebrates the Fourth of July. This quote is from the song “I’m Proud to be an American” by Lee Greenwood. (You can listen to the the song below.) For those of you unfamiliar with US holidays — The Fourth of July is a national holiday celebrating the anniversary of the adoption … Continue reading
I believe that we often have to choose to be happy. Some days that choice is easier than others. However, because we don’t know what tomorrow will bring, I think that it’s important to love the life we live. And of course, happiness is different for every person. What makes you happy? Does it change … Continue reading
Monday Motivators is a new blogging event at Rainy Day Reflections. Every Monday, I will share something that motivates me to get through the day, week or even through just an hour. It may be a quote, a photo or even a recipe. I hope that you will share what motivates you, also. **See below … Continue reading
Blowing bubbles gets competitive around our house. We like to see who can get the most bubbles in the air at once, who can blow the biggest bubble and who can catch the most bubbles. If you haven’t had any bubble blowing time in a while — you should get a bottle of bubbles and … Continue reading
Summer is one of my favorite times of the year and Pinterest is full of wonderful crafts to help celebrate the season. For a fun summer project, I decided to choose something from Pinterest every week and report on my success or failure. Thankfully, this week’s Pinterest attempt was a success. Red, White & Blue … Continue reading
Monday Motivators is a new blogging event at Rainy Day Reflections. Every Monday, I will share something that motivates me to get through the day, week or even through just an hour. It may be a quote, a photo or even a recipe. I hope that you will share what motivates you, also. **See below … Continue reading
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