Rose Lovers Unite

When we visited the Rose Garden in Portland yesterday it was obvious many people share our love for roses.  Here is brother Bill posing with The Ros…

Everything Coming Up Roses

Today when my brother and I toured the International Rose Test Garden in Portland, OR I knew I would see lots and lots of roses. I was not prepared f…

It Is All About the Process

Today I met an old friend face to face for the first time. Jane and I got connected on Facebook through my brother Bill. We share similar interests a…

The Beauty of Birds

I have never been able to get too close to birds while taking pictures. With the zoom on my new camera I can get pictures and not scare them off. We…

Camera Images: Old Camera Drying Out, New Camera Perfect

I got my camera wet on a recent camping trip. I couldn't stand not taking pictures of the beauty surrounding me every day.  I could take picture…

Roses: Rooted in Love

Before I moved to my current house, I never grew roses. I always heard they were difficult to grow, required lots of upkeep and care, and wouldn'…

Rooted in Responsibility

Now we have said good-bye to Sheriff  McDuff I think Deputy Grayson feels the weight of the world on his shoulders. He must now begin guarding Marti…

I Miss Sunsets

I miss sunsets where I live. I get the pleasure of sunrises every day, but no sunsets. While driving home this evening we got to enjoy quite a show …

Iris: Rooted in Beauty

Everything about an iris is unique.... the scent, the texture, vivid color, and sustainability.

You Reading This, Be Ready

As  we move into graduation week at our school I have been reflecting on the group of students graduating and the time I had with them in middle sch…

Roots: Playing In the Dirt

I am once again going to try to post each day this month. The NaBloPoMo theme this month is roots. When I moved into my current house I really didn&…