I took this photo after a thunderstorm this week. I planned on focusing on the flower and water droplets but then I spotted the spider. Camera: Big Bertha (Canon EOS 5D Mark II) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens … Continue reading Peek-a-boo
My ongoing Abandoned Shoe series continues! Hiking through the mosquito infested trail at Bob Woodruff Park is always an adventure. Sure, I remembered to bring the mosquito spray – but I chose not to spray myself. It’s not summer yet … Continue reading Abandoned shoe at Bob Woodruff Park
“The right tools make the difference” – I have used a similar subject line in email blasts promoting products for work. Because it’s true. It doesn’t matter what industry / activity we are discussing – the right tools make a difference. … Continue reading The right tools make the difference
This weekend I had the opportunity to visit a new-to-me park: Randol Mill Park in Arlington, TX. Here are some highlights. This fence with graffiti on the walls was calling my name. But then I looked down and noticed wildflowers … Continue reading Multiple Perspectives
Long before dogs of Instagram or social media of any form, there was snail mail. Kibbles published a monthly printed newsletter and mailed it to her fans. We both enjoyed this ‘hobby,’ though without the benefit of social media and instant … Continue reading Kibbles Tribute – 1 Year Later
Here are some highlights from a recent trip to Cedar Ridge Preserve. My friend Tore hadn’t ever been there and the last time I had been there was at least 3 or 4 years ago. I was happy to discover … Continue reading Go outside and explore
I first visited the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society in 2008. I drove 100 miles (one way) to get there and I went to celebrate my birthday weekend. This park was the first place I have encountered a red … Continue reading Revisiting a Botanical Garden
I planned on featuring something pleasant that would appeal to most tastes but these spider / fly photos caught my attention. They were taken last year in my backyard. I don’t remember taking the photos – except I do recognize … Continue reading Unusual Taste
My motivation for machine embroidering a project happens late at night – usually between 10 pm – midnight. It was one of those nights when I was in the creative zone, stitching a project – when the bobbin exploded. The … Continue reading I made lemonade from an exploded bobbin
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