So Hubby and I drove from our home in Everett to see the tulips. It was a perfect day too. Bright and sunny with not a cloud in the sky. Our first stop was not for anything but for Hubs to get out and stretch his legs. I got out and got my first photos …
I have always wanted to visit Ireland, especially now that I have friends to see there. The idea of going there is not such a pleasant one now. Here is what Ireland has become. https://twitter.com/mick_o_keeffe/status/1903033803586642411?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ https://twitter.com/mick_o_keeffe/status/1902071832259199271?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ I have always loved rural areas of the United Kingdom, since I visited England and Scotland in 1984 and …
Continue reading Ireland was on my bucket list. This is Ireland today.
We had a delightful journey around Arizona last week. The weather was ideal, we encountered no obstacles, and saw some amazing scenery. Here are some of the highlights, in no particular order. Tuesday and Wednesday we were in downtown Phoenix for a Hillsdale College seminar. It included two meals and lots of speakers. One of …
Who recognizes this little guy? Saw him at a rest area. White-crowned sparrow posed for me Mourning dove hiding Better shot of the mourning dove Mallards on Watson Lake Master of All He Surveys. Canada goose. Also on Watson Lake we saw a cormorant, but didn’t get the camera out in time!
Carcara Restaurant at the Sheraton Downtown in Phoenix. Lovely lights over the bar Outdoor seating area Sign found on the way out of town. Illegals? All immigrants? More to come.
As I write this, it's 1:00AM on Christmas morning. I want to wish all my followers, and occasional readers, the happiest of holidays, and peace and prosperity in the new year of 2025. We all can give thanks that the new year will bring a new President, and a New Birth of Freedom to our …
Continue reading Merry Christmas to my Readers and Followers
Next to Autumn, Winter is my favorite season. I like cold weather, and I'd rather have it too cold than too warm. You can always bundle up against the cold, but you can't get more naked than naked when it's too hot. And believe me, I experienced both situations during my two years in grad …
From the header photo, you can see that Washington is blessed with abundant natural beauty. From the Pacific Ocean to the Cascade Mountains to the Mighty Columbia River, God has endowed our state with every possible kind of wild and scenic landscape. Well… Maybe not all of the landscapes are quite as scenic as they …
Continue reading Welcome to the Glorious State of Washington
Smiles are one thing we need a lot more of these days. It's easy to be serious, with all the bad news out there, but I do try to keep my eyes open for fun things. On our trip to Colorado in 2022, we stopped in Rock Springs, Wyoming for dinner. We ate at a …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #326: This Made Me Smile
This week's topic is right up my alley. To start with, my favorite styles of architecture are Art Nouveau and Art Deco, both from the early to mid-20th Century. Both styles involve decorated buildings, with all sorts of frilly details, very unlike more-modern buildings which have no decoration at all (and are quite boring to …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #324: In The Details
Calling-all-RushBabes 