Some stories and emotions are too large to capture in photos. Words too, can fail – so we’re left with thoughts. The Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown, Pennsylvania is such a place. This Tuesday marks the seventeenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack. On that day, United Flight 93 had left Newark, New Jersey en route to … Continue reading Flight 93 National Memorial
Thanks to all active duty service members and veterans. And thanks for stopping by and reading my blog. Now – you go out and thank a veteran too!
Now every year in the United States, we pause on Veteran’s Day to honor the service and sacrifice of all men and women who answer the call of freedom.
To all veterans and active duty service members: Thank you. You honor us with your service.
Lynn and I returned from visiting MK, Mike, Sara, and Cal last Sunday. It was easy to spot exuberant signs of Spring on our route. Today I thought I’d share some photos of pretty blossoms we saw along the way. Up in Wisconsin, apple trees are blooming: Apple Blossom Time And the bees are busy: … Continue reading Found Flowers
I was there for about a half hour and these six photos cover a total time span of only 5 1/2 minutes. I was very lucky and excited that this family shared all this activity with me.
Here’s one more post to finish up with photos from our road trip. These are all from time we spent at and near the new Central Florida Photo Ops field office in Nashville, Tennessee. I’d never heard of the Parthenon in Nashville’s Centennial Park before MK took us there. It was originally built for Tennessee’s … Continue reading Tennessee – May 2021
It’s still baby bird season here in Central Florida. I thought I’d update you on several I’ve been following. Lake Cherokee Mute Swans As of May 23rd, there are three surviving cygnets at Lake Cherokee (this photo is from May 17th). On April 25th, I counted 6. Lake Davis Mute Swans There are only two … Continue reading Another baby bird update
We just returned from a trip to Nashville Tennessee, Archbold Ohio and back. We spent 15 days on the road and saw family, friends, and many sights. I thought I’d offer you some photos along with a few words about our journey. Chattanooga We stopped in Chattanooga, TN and Kevin M. met us for lunch. … Continue reading Road Trip!
Winter is such a wonderful time to visit Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The variety of “snow birds” you could spot is amazing.