I turned 60 this year, and for the first time in my life I've realized I have far fewer days ahead of me than behind. It's a startling revelation, one that leads me to portion out my days like a miser hoarding gold. A very small stack of gold. One that I should have appreciated … Continue reading Thankful for Small Steps
Tag: Outdoors
Leave the Right Trace
Whispering Pines Nature Trail at Tyler State Park - Photo by the author I've been wondering, lately, what I'll leave behind. What mark will I make on the world? Not that I'm planning to kick off anytime soon, but recent events have certainly brought that to mind. When you have to gear up for a … Continue reading Leave the Right Trace
A Day at the Lake
Lake Mineral Wells State Park I was excited when Sherry Kappel announced this challenge. I love black and white photographs, the texture of the subject comes through so well. It was perfect timing too, we traveled to Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway in Mineral Wells, Texas last weekend for a night of camping and … Continue reading A Day at the Lake
Nature Calls
The Bridge at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Photo by Terrye Turpin The Artist Challenge The first three photographs, the bridge, the concrete trail, and the pond, were taken with my little point and shoot Sony Cyber-shot using the “Painting” filter on the camera. The Concrete Trail Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Photo by Terrye Turpin The Pond Arbor … Continue reading Nature Calls
Let's Get Out of Here 