I’m just minding my own business, well not exactly; I was having a conversation sitting outside with a friend at the Y. Suddenly I noticed hanging above his head a spider on a “thread” making a web. Eww…nobody wants to have a spider that appears to be dropping out of the sky and landing on…
Forever Grateful for My Dad
This blog is unlike anything I have written in the past. I was going through my attic to see if I could find some Military memories from my dad in honor of Veteran’s Day tomorrow. What I found instead was the story of his life. It is beautifully handwritten in his perfect capitalized printing, in…
Found a Peanut
Do you remember that old classic song, Found a Peanut? It’s the perfect theme song for the “wild animals” that visit my back yard on a daily basis. Found a peanut, found a peanut, found a peanut, just now!Don’t let this shadow fool you; I’m really not that tall!Just now I found tons of peanuts!Hey…
Listen…Do You Wanna Know A Secret?
Sometimes the birds just seem to tell a story by their actions. I know these crows are doing just that. It was fun to watch the one on the right follow his friend on the power line.I think they were having an argument.Now it appears they are on the same page.They really are the smartest…
I Call It Art
Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, according to Plato. In my world it’s everywhere. As an example, the Wall Art that I saw while visiting Seattle. You can travel all over the world and see what some find offensive and others find delightful. For me, I am always intrigued by the skill and…
Sammamish, Washington
This was my first visit to Seattle. I am typically on the other side of the map in the fall. This year I wanted to see how the west coast fall foliage compares to New England. My friend Janet has been living for the past 20 years with her husband in a city 17 miles…
Me and My Camera…Part 1
What is the slogan, Carpe Diem? Sometimes I have to just seize the opportunity to take my camera for a walk! These photos are taken in Playa Del Rey, a beach town neighbor of mine. Along the Fisherman’s village, you’ll see plenty of boats ready to go fishing, people standing on the dock hoping to…
What’s New?
Sometimes the best medicine for a stressful day is just grabing the camera and heading outdoors! Fortunately for me, I don’t have to go very far to find something interesting that catches my eye! There is so much construction going on just beyond my neighborhood. Although, it is very dense, they have built in some…
Looking Back at Grandma’s House
I was having a phone conversation with my cousin Brent, yesterday. He lives a few hours away from me and we don’t see each other as often as we’d like. My father was one of 11 children. His mother, my Auntie Reeva, is the last surviving member of that family tree, she is the youngest….
Taking a Labor Day Break
As I think about Labor Day, I reflect what it stood for in my time pages of life. I can remember thinking about how sad I was when summer vacation was over and it was time to return to school the Monday after Labor Day. It was exciting to get the new spelling book in…