My journal of big words and pretty pictures
These past two weeks were hectic and crazy with all the Christmas prep. A near constant drizzle added a dreary dimension. I stayed inside most of the time trying to stay warm and dry, and working like a maniac to get handmade gifts finished and mailed in time for the holidays. I wasn't completely successful, … Continue reading 2013: A year in photos
I tried going to the beach for my hike this week, but it was just rainy, windy, cold and miserable. I drove downtown instead, and snapped a few photos of street art and old signs. You can click on any image to see a larger photo, or the series as a slideshow. (Photos shot with … Continue reading What’s your sign
Purchased for only $100,000 in early 1957, Graceland is almost as iconic as its famous owner, Elvis. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006 My fam made the pilgrimage to the King's Memphis house to help our daughter cross off one of her Bucket List items. We wandered around the sprawling "farmhouse" listening … Continue reading Graceland
I got busted this weekend. When I set out of for my photo hike, I decided to just drive around looking for interesting stuff. That means old buildings, abandoned buildings. There is an old gas station near Crestview. I've stopped there many... many times. Saturday, while I was circling around, trying to get different angles … Continue reading No trespassing
Whenever I drive through Santa Rosa Beach, along scenic Highway 30A, I pass a sign, "for trail parking." Until today, I thought that was for the bike trail that runs parallel to the highway. My daughter and I are planning a day-long bike ride soon, so I decided to check out the site. To my … Continue reading Longleaf Pines
This weekend, I invited a friend to join me on a drive out to Seaside. For movie trivia buffs, Seaside is the actual cottage community in Northwest Gulf Coast Florida where "The Truman Show" was filmed. It really does look like a movie backdrop. Our intention was to hike around Grayton Beach, then check out … Continue reading The Truman Show
Thin spiral notebook 