I have never sent a family member off to war. Nor have I lost anyone close to me while they were serving our country. I know people who have said good-bye to loved ones that didn’t come home to hugs and kisses. I have friends who have children serving right now. And I am … Read More
down the road
Every week I see this road when I go to church. Something about the power lines and poles they resemble crosses – lining the road to the church DIY Guy asked me why I was in such a good mood lately — I had already been pondering that myself. My explanation is that the … Read More
Whatta weekend
We had a full and wonderful weekend with 18 people all under one roof, and we all had a bed to sleep in! Our destination had trails to walk, plenty of exercise opportunities team work challenges a little dirt and mud cousin time and a rope bridge that has many stories to tell from this … Read More
purple boots
Here’s the purple boots DIY Guy and I bought for Baby Girl on her 21st birthday. I love the boots. I love the picture. I love the girl. I wish I could take credit for the boot picture and this umbrella picture I can’t though. They are the work of this guy — he’s got … Read More
Ault Park
I am going on the record with this ….Cincinnati city parks are among the best city parks I’ve been too. They are very well maintained are large and beautiful and have unique architectural features We’ve only been to a few but I’m pretty sure this park — Ault park — is my favorite The kids … Read More
Doors
“A door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of.” – Ogden Nash Plummer House Door, Rochester, MN I’m thinking that quote will soon be hung in our foyer by the door! Plummer House Archway, Rochester, MN On occasion I have mentioned here my appreciation for unique doors Historic Jekyll Island, Georgia … Read More
Seasons
I’ve started digging through my photo files to find 4 season pictures. Not totally diggin‘ these four representations … so I’ll keep looking. This was a quick and dirty, not very deep, “dig” to unearth (unfile?) these four. I know there are others. Somewhere. In the depths of my hard drive. Maybe this “dig” will … Read More
Saturday morning beauty
In my book, Saturday mornings are the best wake up day. I could have taken pictures all day of the beauty outside our windows. (not processed) This Cardinal “couple” visits our kitchen window several times each day. DIY Guy took the this picture of the female: Both the photos were taken through the window. … Read More
Practicing
Baby Girl came home Saturday (she has a dentist appt. Monday morning). Which gave Mike a reason to come home too. Baby Girl thought I might like to practice some shootin’ I’ll always take someone up on a shootin’ offer. My photography mentors have all said the same things… “Keep Shootin’” and “Practice, Practice, Practice” It’s … Read More