I have many interests. I can’t even rank them by importance, so I will arrange them alphabetically. Birds, eating out, music, people, photography, sports, and of course travel. As you might imagine, with travel, I can incorporate all those interests just about anywhere. But there are times when I am actually home and I still…
I Just Keep Humming Along
I don’t know how much time you spend in front of a computer/tablet or smart phone…but I can tell you…I spend a ton of time in front of one of these windows each day. When an electrical smell from a fried DVR required me to unplug everything in my office, there went my router and…
Crows…Inspiration
Inspiration, where does it come from? For me, it’s as simple as stepping outside. It can start on a tree trunk at 6:00 am. What do you see when you look at this? I happen to see an owl, but it’s all up to interpretation. After completing the morning walk, I knew it was time…
It’s A Beautiful Day…Don’t Let It Get Away
Even when I’m home, I feel like the journey is still with me. As I review my pictures I think about all the great experiences I had over the past two weeks. It was amazing, such an overused word, let me try astonishing this time! I thought about the first couple I met. He is…
I’ve Looked At Clouds From Both Sides Now
Joni Mitchell can tell a story so well. As I was thinking about all the clouds I’ve seen over the past two weeks, her lyrics resonate. From the white and billowy to the thunderous dark and gloomy to the glorious sunsets. I see clouds from both sides. It is how you feel when you take…
Leaves And More Leaves
It’s been a little chilly these past few days as we venture out on our walk. Hoods are now up to brace against the 43 degrees, stop it…that feels cold to us. Let me remind you, it’s the butt crack of dawn!! As we walk side by side on to the campus, I’m on the…
Butterflies are Free
In the 1972 film Butterflies Are free, Goldie Hawn falls in love with the New Star of the Year, Edward Albert, son of actor Eddie Albert. It’s been so long since I’ve watched this movie. In looking back at the handsome Edward playing a blind man as he serenaded the adorable Goldie with his guitar,…
It Started with a Scrub Jay
Have you ever started a habit that morphs into more than you expected? Such is the case of my wild birds. They have become a part of my morning ritual. It started many years ago with peanuts for the beautiful noisy scrub jays, not to be confused with blue jays. I swear they heard me…
Ever Held a Hummingbird?
What is it about hummingbirds that get our attention? Is it that unique buzzing sound, known as a “wing whistle?” Or is it the magnificent color on their throat or back? Maybe it is how fast they fly as the dance with their other hummingbird friends. Whatever it is, they do fascinate me. I remember…