Have you decided what you want to be when you grow up? I am leaning towards 33 years of life and still struggle with this question. I went to Junior College, check. Went to E.M.T. school, check. Started off as an English major at Stephen F. Austin State University, half-check. I owned a bakery, had a swimming pool store, then…
A sweltering day in front of me, I knew getting out early would be in my best interest. Even though it was before 8:00 a.m. I still spent 15 minutes wandering around the yard trying to get my camera lens to un-fog itself. It is ‘un-fog’ or de-fog’? One of the great mysteries of life…
It hasn’t rained in our part of the state since late June. As far as I can see there are only 2 benefits to this fact. Number one-the local water department is making a fortune off me and mine trying to keep trees alive. Number two-the forest smells glorious. The scent of dried pine and…
There are fish nets and there are fishnets. One, a shady lady dons upon her thighs every weekend trying to catch a man or three, another type attempts to catch fish which you can cook and consume. There could be some debate on which type of net is more successful. Or more cost effective. However, I…
Hello Peeps! The Texas heat has been brutal, 106 the past few days and I’ve lost one hen to the temp’s already. So my family and I decided it would do us good to cool off a bit at a friends houseboat in Kentucky. We drove then walked, boated and floated about for a weekend.…
I have missed my blog and all my blogosphere friends these past couple of months, I hope to get back in the groove soon but only time will tell. Losing Stripe-Stripe was rough and today my darling cat, Agent Orange, has turned up missing. And he never misses breakfast. Never. Life in the country is rough…
Getting ready for yet another journey, I spent Wednesday scurrying about preparing and working to ensure everything went smoothly in my absence. However, Addie and I went for a quick walk and ride thru the forest in the early morning hours while the heat had not yet penetrated the canopy of leaves. It was very…
Were I a real chicken, I would be molting, sitting, flopping and doing every unattractive chicken-thing imaginable right now. While I’ve had 2 lovely vacations the past 6 weeks, the in-betweens have been riddled with hardship enough for a century. Which is why, for the first time in 14 months, I’ve not a walk to really…
Joy is simple and can be found in many different things. Children find joy without effort. Or maybe, joy finds them. Addie wanted to see the beach. This picture captures her first trip into the ocean. Hands held high, feet hovering over the water, completely airborne. Joyful. I hope you find joy in something today.…
July is always hot in Texas and today was no exception. I had recently been commissioned to feed the neighbors creatures so I awoke early and walked there and back, taking photos along the way. Here is what I saw. Roadside nettles are always pretty! Morning sunlight thru the trees and on some pinecones…. At…
The Wicked Chicken 