This pretty flower is an Iris reticulata. While I was taking photos, I noticed signs of rabbits in the garden but didn’t think twice about it. Instead, I focused on the pretty purple flower. I wanted something unexpected so I … Continue reading Signs of Spring
January 30th was National Croissant Day. Did you remember to celebrate? If you missed out, don’t fret, there’s always next year. In the meantime, here are some highlights from the celebration at my local Starbucks. In preparation of National Croissant … Continue reading National Croissant Day at Starbucks!
My dad made me spaghetti for dinner. At the time I was photographing miniatures but I eagerly stopped what I was doing to eat. But I couldn’t bear to take a bite without adding a miniature to the top of the … Continue reading Playing with my food.
I have several friends that are enablers..wonderful enablers that encourage me to have fun with miniatures and photography among other things…. My friend Sharon Jenkins Haltom is no exception. She handed me a special gift for my birthday – it … Continue reading Pretty Pottery!
Somehow a couple friends persuaded me to take kayak lessons. I blocked it out of my mind until the day of the lesson… and even managed to block it out right up until we walked to the shore. For … Continue reading Kayaks and miniatures make big adventures
There are no urgent matters in Larry’s world…. There’s not a lot for William to do but he does his best to keep busy. He’s currently practicing his dance moves. Ken spent the entire day filing and now he takes … Continue reading Office supplies
Here’s a little creature I found on a cactus at Copper Breaks State Park. I was especially excited because it gave me an opportunity to use my new macro lens. The beetle looks fake. Side profile. Camera: Canon EOS 5D … Continue reading Cactus Longhorn Beetle
We arrived at Cedar Hill State Park in the evening. We were on a quest to reach the highest elevation in the Dallas area. My friends Joe and Tore let me lead the way on the trail—I figured they were … Continue reading Fun characters!
I was leading the way along a hiking trail at Cedar Hill State Park when I stopped in my tracks. “LOOK! We have to stop.” I dropped all my things and carefully approached the beetle. I knew the next few … Continue reading Two friends and a beetle
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