When I was 69

 We drove on some rather well traveled streets, and incurred some honks from cars behind us a couple of times. It was only around 6:30 and w...

Some shots of my Christmas feast this year. I actually had planned to have a back-up meal for my son and his family from Ohio, if they arriv...

 New birth... My wishes for a happy Christmas as you experience this day of celebration in whatever way you may. My first orchid bloom was o...

I treated myself to these pretty posies. They lighten my mood.  My families are all elsewhere for the Christmas celebration.  I am grateful ...

  Stopping by Ingles, our local supermarket, I found some strange flowers, and some pretty ones. The candy bar bouquets really got to me. I ...

  This is how dawn looks where I live. With the solstice just behind us, I've been waking before dawn many days. I love looking at all t...

Solstice prayer: Cold and dark, this time of year, the earth lies dormant,  awaiting the return of the sun,  and with it, life. Far beneath ...

There's almost no way to call this a Christmas Tree. It does have red and dark green ornaments. But the green ornaments are a bit strang...

  It's nice to see a perfect real live tree! Thanks Ole's Guacamole!! And for extra enjoyment, a very short video that has...Carol o...

  A simple tree with some eye tests and glasses hanging on it! I got a new pair of lenses and frames, but the same prescription. Now to get ...

  Kendall Green Bicycle Club, 1884 A tricycle...1882 Lawson's Motor Wheel, 1902 Cowgirls advertising a wild west show in Wichita Falls i...

  It doesn't take much for three good friends to share deserts and a cuppa tea. I have a great selection of herbal teas. Many of these s...

 Remembering...from a while ago. Many traditions and rituals come to mind this season! Last year's orchid blooms. The anniversary of vac...

When Santa doesn't even have any eyebrows to match the beard! This is my lovely daughter-in-law, Barbara, of St. Petersburg, FL. Barbara...

I've since removed the Impatients which were spitting stuff ALL OVER the place. They are welcome to freeze outside, which is appropriate...