Buck Creek Tunnel is just one of 26 tunnels you go through as you drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Twenty five of the tunnels are in North Carolina and one is in Virginia. These tunnels are amazing to see especially when you realize that the tunnels were cut right through the mountains. The majority … Continue reading
This old barn in all its’ faded glory may have seen better days; but it is still standing in this Tennessee field. I’m not sure why; but my eye is always caught by old barns. I find it interesting that there is a tractor stored on the side section where there’s just enough roof left … Continue reading
This is an old Bell System Outdoor box phone. You know the kind the police use to pull up to in their cars to call into the station. It’s all corroded, rusted and scratched. I’m guessing it’s from the early 1960s. It has sat on a shelf in our garage for years. I decided it’s … Continue reading
We recently had an ice storm in my part of North Texas. There were many trees that lost large branches or even toppled over because of the weight of the ice. Even so, the ice was beautiful to see. (I want to add a note here — I appreciate all the electric and utility workers that … Continue reading
Daisies use to be called “Day’s Eye” because at night the petals close over the center and reopen during the day. So – “Fresh as a Daisy” meant someone had a good night’s rest. Now, it usually refers to being refreshed or full of energy. How often do you feel “Fresh as a Daisy”? Monochrome … Continue reading
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
Old McCaysville Bridge We came across this bridge while traveling around North Carolina. On this day trip we left from Murphy, North Carolina and in just a few miles, we found ourself in Georgia. Somehow, we came across the towns of McCaysville, Georgia/ Cooperhill, Tennessee. The towns are right on the state lines of Georgia … Continue reading
I took this photo as we were traveling along the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway in North Carolina. There were numerous pullouts where you could stop to view all the gorgeous mountains. This particular vista was appealing because all you could see was rows of mountains which ever direction you looked. I like that you can … Continue reading
This Christmas tree sits in front of the Gainesville, Texas courthouse. It shines with a many Christmas lights all during December. The vintage street lights help light up the downtown square. It seems like a scene perfect for a Christmas card. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Small Town Christmas” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome … Continue reading
This is the view of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge from our Dallas Hyatt Regency 18th floor hotel room. Here the bridge actually looks as if it is sitting on the top of a building; but you are really seeing the top portion of the bridge only. The remainder of the bridge is behind the … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 