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Continue reading →: The Fun Side of Pumpkins
I’m not a huge fan of Halloween in general and never have been. The whole scary costume thing and gory decorations isn’t something I embrace. Scary movies? Not me! My tastes fall along the lines of cute and funny. I enjoy seeing little kids dressed up as princesses or cartoon…
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Continue reading →: Never Too Old for a Tea Party
One of the advantages that I really enjoy about an extended stay in any given area is the ability to explore and discover hidden gems without a rushed schedule. Since both of our children now live in Phoenix, Arizona, Al and I find ourselves spending more and more time in…
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Continue reading →: A Weekend in Sedona, Arizona
A geological marvel … one of America’s most beautiful places … multi-hued red rock formations jutting upwards from the high desert floor creating a mesmerizing setting … ah,yes … I’m talking about stunningly beautiful Sedona, Arizona. Red Rock Country is unique and exudes a sense of spirituality along with a…
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Continue reading →: Change of Season & Must-Have RV Accessories
The changing of seasons can be an exciting time for many of us in the RV community, but it can be a sad time, too. For part-time RVers, this time of the year might mean the last summer camping trip is over, and it’s now time to winterize and stow…
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Continue reading →: Architecture as a Photographic Subject
Having grown up in the Chicago suburbs, I was well acquainted with the name Frank Lloyd Wright at an early age. I lovingly blame my father for my interest in design and architecture. My dad worked in the trades in the city (Chicago) and it wasn’t uncommon for me to…
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Continue reading →: Home is Where the Heart is!
Home? What does home really mean? The dictionary says – one’s place of residence, place of domicile, but I think it’s so much more than that simplistic definition. I was fortunate to have grown up in a house that my parents owned with a nice yard, nice neighborhood, and have some very…
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Continue reading →: Favorite Zoos – Photo Prompt
When my children were little (I mean, really little, like 1-3 years old), we lived in the Chicago suburbs and within an easy drive to the Brookfield Zoo. I don’t remember too much from those visits as I was too preoccupied keeping those two little ones corralled in a double…
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Continue reading →: A Wedding to Remember
Okay, I’ll admit, I struggled with the title of this post. After all, aren’t all weddings memorable? However, this wedding for me was one for the books, one I’ll remember and cherish, one that brings a smile to my face … my eldest child, favorite son, only son got married. There’s something…
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Continue reading →: Sunrise – A New Day, a New View
With a strong cup of coffee in hand while watching the sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico … Ah, could there possibly be a better way to start a new day? I know it’s one of my favorites; a strong cup of coffee and a beautiful sunrise. The dawning of…
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Continue reading →: Reflections of Life
With summer coming to an end, I find myself in a reflective mood. Maybe its the overnight crisp cool air that’s reminding me that summer will soon be coming to an end. Perhaps I’m not relishing the change of season that has me feeling rather melancholy today. The summer seemed…
