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Tulips at the Dallas Arboretum

Spring has arrived at the Dallas Arboretum

March 14, 2020February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Here’s a collection of photos from a couple trips to the Dallas Arboretum. Don’t miss your opportunity to visit the Arboretum. The beauty of nature is always a pick-me-up! Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDates: February 9th and 29th, 2020 Continue reading Spring has arrived at the Dallas Arboretum

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Balloons in Mexico

Balloons in Mexico

March 12, 2020February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I saw this street vendor while in Mexico and couldn’t help but think of the Pixar movie, Up. Can you imagine being a little kid having the opportunity to select a balloon? Would you be the one to request the … Continue reading Balloons in Mexico

21c Museum Hotel, Arkansas, Hotels, PlacesLeave a comment
21c Museum Hotel

21c Museum Hotel

March 7, 2020 bigbertha

No, it’s not a typo. The name of the hotel is 21c Museum Hotel. It’s not like any other hotel I’ve visited. It’s a quirky hotel combined with an art gallery that speaks to my unusual taste. This piece of … Continue reading 21c Museum Hotel

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My new friend at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

March 4, 2020February 9, 2022 bigbertha

There was a man sitting quietly on a bench at Crystal Bridges Museum. Was he lost in thought? Or even worse, was he lost or forgotten? He held a brown paper sack. Did it contain lunch or all his worldly … Continue reading My new friend at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Dallas Arboretum, FlowersLeave a comment
Tulip

Death & Destruction

March 2, 2020February 9, 2022 bigbertha

While most people take photos of fresh spring blooms, I think it’s just as interesting and perhaps more enjoyable to take photos of the spent blooms.   Notes:  Dallas Arboretum Date:  Saturday, February 29, 2020 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS … Continue reading Death & Destruction

Flowers, HO Scale ModelsLeave a comment
Dallas Arboretum

Thinking

February 29, 2020February 9, 2022 bigbertha

Date:  February 9, 2020 Camera:  Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens:  My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Notes:  Photos from The Dallas Arboretum Continue reading Thinking

Dying Malls, Miniatures, New & Abandoned ShoesLeave a comment
Doc Martens

Doc Martens

January 20, 2020February 9, 2022 bigbertha

When I was in high school I saved my money and bought a pair of brown Doc Martens. They were the most expensive thing I had ever purchased at that age. I decided given the price, I’d be buried in … Continue reading Doc Martens

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Project Gnome

Adventures of a Retired Torso Mannequin: Project Gnome

December 23, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I don’t know how it’s possible that I have not blogged about Stella Jessica Dillard, my torso mannequin.  Here’s the first of a new series. I purchased the torso in 2013 when Dillard’s at Collin Creek Mall was closing.  Absolutely … Continue reading Adventures of a Retired Torso Mannequin: Project Gnome

Dying Malls, Holidays, ventriloquist's dollsLeave a comment
Midway Mall

Christmas at Midway Mall in Sherman

December 15, 2019February 9, 2022 bigbertha

I’ve blogged about Midway Mall earlier this year. It’s a mall that is mostly dead with the exception of Dillard’s, Burlington, Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works (plus a few independent stores). This afternoon my friend Tore and I … Continue reading Christmas at Midway Mall in Sherman

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