“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 …
This time of social distancing and stay home orders has many looking for something to do. Luckily, I have lots of craft and painting supplies in my art room. It’s just a matter of motivating myself to stop reading and get busy crafting. Recently, a friend asked about a wine cork bird house project that … Continue reading
Sunset Tonight I sat at the beach and watched as the sun colored the sky with the last rays of light. I almost missed the colors because I thought the clouds were blocking the sun too much. Tonight’s sunset wasn’t the bright orange we often see. Yet, the colors floating across the sky brought beauty … Continue reading
“Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else -Lawrence Block There was so much to look at as we were driving on the Ocoee Scenic Byway in Tennessee. I didn’t pay much attention to the other side of the highway because it … Continue reading
How Important are Family Traditions? The other day I mentioned to a friend that we aren’t going to have a Christmas tree this year because we’re in between homes. This shouldn’t be a big deal – except it kind of is … Christmas Trees Not putting up a tree (or not decorating for Christmas) will … Continue reading
Please read the special note at the end of the post. My Grandmother Making cornbread always reminds me of my Grandmother. (And make no mistake; we called her Grandmother. Not Grandma, Gramma or Granny. She was Grandmother.) Grandmother made her cornbread in an iron skillet. She believed that cornbread just tasted better if it was … Continue reading
Among the Trees The gray clouds on this sunless day cast a beautiful, blue hue over the mountains. Even with all the clouds, we were able to enjoy an awe inspiring scenic drive on Colorado Highway 67 out of Woodland Park, Colorado. The Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in western … Continue reading
Caddo Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes I’ve ever visited. The giant Cypress Trees grow right out of the water and are so impressive in size. In the fall, some trees are covered with colorful leaves, others have bare branches and some still have green leaves. The variety makes for a colorful reflection on … Continue reading
This quote kind of smacked me in the brain today. I’ve always been one of those Pollyanna types that wanted to save the world — well at least make a difference for one or two people at some point. Sometimes lately, I feel like I’m not making a difference in the world or to anyone … Continue reading
Becoming a parent is one of the best things that ever happened to me. Being a parent changed my life in ways that I couldn’t begin to understand until many years later. Even when it seems easy, raising children is still a difficult job. You’re never off duty and your job really never … Continue reading
Most wooden windmills have been replaced by the modern metal versions; so I was thrilled to see this one in New Mexico. We were traveling home along the long stretch of Highway 87 between Raton, New Mexico and Dalhart, Texas. The scenery consists of what I call rolling plains and lots of sky. The sky … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 