We drive by this part of Lake Ray Roberts on the way to our house. It looks different almost every time. On cloudy, gray days the water looks cold and uninviting. Other days the blue sky reflecting in the water looks calm and peaceful. On this particular day the clouds looked like they were a watercolor painting reflecting … Continue reading
Seasons The changing of seasons often happens quickly in the Texas Panhandle where I lived for most of my life. One day the thermometer reads 80 degrees and the next day it snows. In the Fall, the leaves start falling before they have time to change colors. Since moving to North Texas, I’ve been impatiently waiting … Continue reading
Sunset is one of my favorite times of the day. Sunset – those few peaceful moments just as the sun is setting that remind you that miracles happen everyday. Somehow it seems that a beautiful sunset makes me feel more positive and I can let the stress of the day slide away. That Magic Moment As a … Continue reading
These wind generators were just being installed when I took this photo. The giant size of the generators fascinates me.– Notice the size of the cattle and the pickup next to the wind generators. According to National Wind Watch, the most widely used wind generator consists of 116-ft blades atop a 212-ft tower for a total … Continue reading
These fabulous old buildings can be found in Chillicothe, Texas. The buildings are crumbling and falling down now; but once were part of the flourishing downtown businesses. In 1950, the population of Chillicothe was 1411, but had declined to around 680 by 2013. Unfortunately, businesses had to close as people moved. Usually, the buildings remain empty for years until … Continue reading
This wonderful Texas sign sits in front of an old Airstream Motor home on the property of Ballyhoo Antique and Collectibles in Childress, Texas. I’ve probably driven past this sign at least 100 times as we pass through town on Highway 287; yet, it always catches my eye. I think it’s interesting that the … Continue reading
I took this photo right after dusk just as the sun was fading from the sky. The little white goose was enjoying the peaceful smooth water at the edge of the fountain’s wake. “White Night” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the Monochrome Madness Challenge or view more monochrome … Continue reading
The small town of Childress, Texas is the home of this awesome pedestrian bridge. The bridge spans the small lake at Fair Park. On almost any day, numerous people can be found fishing or strolling on the bridge. Ducks and geese swimming around the lake complete the idyllic scene. I spent several very enjoyable hours taking … Continue reading
The 1930 Texas Pacific Railway Trinity River Bridge parallels the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge for vehicles and the Continental Avenue Pedestrian Bridge in Dallas, Texas. I took this photo as we drove across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. The water from the Spring rains have receded quiet a bit; but, you can see that the several months later … Continue reading
This building is somewhere in downtown Dallas. We are new to the area; so I have to confess that I don’t know the name of the building or exactly where it’s located. The size of the building and the vast number of square windows fascinated me. I just had to take a moment for a photograph. I’ll be … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 