Inspiring pictures of landscapes and other beautiful places
Spring is a special time in Louisiana. It’s when the first flowers shoot up towards the sky after a long winter. I love the showy purple Louisiana Iris. The bottlebrush makes a bright red[…] Continue reading →
We took a trip to Bridgewater, Virginia, and went for a drive in the countryside one afternoon. We made our way to Briery Branch in the Shenandoah Valley and stopped along the way to[…] Continue reading →
Boston has endured more snow this year than any of the century, according to the news. Pretty amazing. The snow falling quietly is a pretty site. But probably not for those living there after[…] Continue reading →
Mardi Gras 2015 is in full swing in Louisiana. The Krewe of Endymion’s Parade in New Orleans was last night. My daughter-in-law took these photos. My step-son’s uncle is a lieutenant on one of[…] Continue reading →
When my son was four-years-old, he gave this explanation of creation. God is a tiny man that lives on the moon. Babies are stars that float around in the sky. When a family wants[…] Continue reading →
We took a short trip to New York City over Christmas and did a little sightseeing; it was rainy and foggy, but still an impressive city. I’ve always wanted to see the ice skaters[…] Continue reading →
In October 2014 we took a trip to Niagara Falls and visited from the Canadian side of the falls. Pretty impressive. What is amazing is that you can get right next to the falls. We[…] Continue reading →
Autumn brings persimmons. And my persimmon tree is loaded with fruit this fall. Enough for the birds, squirrels, myself and neighbors. When we were growing up in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, a wild[…] Continue reading →
Here’s the view from my kitchen window. A beautiful sunflower reaches up into the sky. I’ve tried to grow one for several years and this one came up on it’s own. Go figure. Here’s[…] Continue reading →
Mardi Gras 2014. It’s always a fascinating time in New Orleans. Here are some photos from Proteus Parade in New Orleans on Monday, March 3 which rolls during the evening. Here’s the krewe captain–the[…] Continue reading →
