Thick as thieves and split pea soup Quite a pair we two Morning light and off we go On tiptoe quiet Alone in thought A song or three In harmony Dancing all alone Fingers tapping, arms raised high Peek to see who’s watching A smile, and laugh Sweet memories reborn Not mom, nor wife But … Continue reading Split pea soup
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Storm’s ‘a comin’
Shrill warning alarms blasted from the TV as dire predictions of the storm’s path and strength scrolled across the screen. Panic was taking hold. Running from room to room, snatching photos off walls, grabbing precious toys from beds, she frantically tried to decide what would be left behind. Water filled the bathtub as the oldest … Continue reading Storm’s ‘a comin’
Slow down, dammit!
I'm a yeller. When my kids were young and we were out in the front yard, I would yell at passing cars if I thought they were going too fast. I live on a Circle (the street is actually shaped more like a "U") and the posted speed limit is only 15mph. There was no … Continue reading Slow down, dammit!
No parking
Under normal circumstances, neither of these signs would be out-of-the-ordinary. They are guarding an empty lot, and presumably the land owner is simply attempting to keep unwanted visitors from tramping around on his property. The thing that prompted me to take a picture of two innocuous signs is that the tree they are nailed to … Continue reading No parking
Boredom
Didn't get out much to take photos this week. Two family cars are down, homework for the Tech College student and all around boredom kept me home. I took the time to work on my indoor photography, something that I am sorely lacking in technique and skill. These are not my favorite, but I needed … Continue reading Boredom
Walkabout: cemeteries and lagoons
I took advantage of the beautiful weather to day-trip to Pensacola. While there I went to Bay Bluff Park, an 800-foot wooden boardwalk that runs parallel with a CSX rail line along Escambia Bay. When you're walking it on a hot day, it feels more than 5 miles. Then I headed to Big Lagoon State … Continue reading Walkabout: cemeteries and lagoons
Thin spiral notebook 