Zinnia Side and Bottom

Flower Close-Ups

I was inspired by the flowers in our front garden and pulled out my macro lens.  I haven’t used this one for a while, so…
Young Screech Owl on the Porch

An Evening Visitor

We had an evening visitor last night.  A young screech owl was sitting on the back of a bench on our porch at the cabin. …
Grackle

Birds, Turtles, and Water Lilies

We finally got back on the lake this morning.  It is going to be a warm day, so we wanted to get out early.  We…
Loon - Another Side Profile

Flat Water

We are back at the lake and got out in the kayaks last evening with a friend.  It was a wonderful evening to be on…
Pink Lady's Slippers

Pink Lady’s Slippers

We found a beautiful wild flower on the common property of Orchestra Camp Colony this week, pink lady’s slippers.  They may have bloomed every year,…

Napoleon Memorial Day Parade and Celebration

There is something about a small-town Memorial Day Parade that I enjoy, even more so when the Grand Marshall is my 99 year-old father-in-law.  Having…
Redbud Tree in Full Bloom

Redbud and Dogwood

The redbud is in full bloom and is spectacular this year.  The dogwood, as usual, is a bit behind the redbud, but is starting to…
River Otter

The Lake to Ourselves

This morning was the first that we put our kayaks in the lake.  It was a still morning and the water was pretty flat, a…
Heron in Dead Tree

Updated Website

I have updated my website to be more secure.  You will also notice it has a new look and some new features.  This particular look…
Chimney Rock, Sedona, AZ

Trip to Sedona – Chimney Rock Hike

Another prominent landmark is Chimney Rock.  Chimney Rock, Sedona, AZThere are a couple trailheads that can be used to hike around Chimney Rock.  We tried…