The Mister and I marked our 27th anniversary Friday, so... on Saturday, when I typically head out alone on my photo hike, I invited Mister. (I really just wanted an extra set of hands to help with The Girls - Hershey and Asta.) I figured he had hung around me this long, the least I … Continue reading Hiking companion
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Escape plan
Everyone should have a safe place to escape. Somewhere far away from the noise and stress of the day. For me, it's being outdoors, being out in the woods or walking along the beach. The stillness allows me to think, or just empty my mind of all the things that have been demanding my attention. … Continue reading Escape plan
Road trip: iPhone edition
If you've been following along, I spent most of last week on the road with my dad and step-mom, driving to Ohio (about 2,200 miles round-trip from Florida) to attend a family funeral. I thought I'd be able to get a few photos on the trip north, but only managed some snaps from the passenger … Continue reading Road trip: iPhone edition
Finally home
Over 40 hours driving, three days, approximately 2,200 miles, through seven states - from The Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes - makes for a very monotonous road trip. Crazy-funny traveling companions, beautiful scenery and reuniting with distant family, make it worth the effort.
Out and about… again
Saturday was glorious! My first real photo hike in weeks and I took full advantage of the weather and my freedom. I drove out to South Walton County and traipsed around in the woods at Flatwood Trail near Grayton Beach State Park, then ambled down the road to Deer Lake State Park and its practically … Continue reading Out and about… again
Great escape
When I was a kid - long before cable television, before video games, or DVDs, or the Internet - my friends and I played outside. All. Day. We'd leave home after breakfast, only coming home for lunch, then heading back out again until it was dark. We had bikes to ride, games to play, balls to … Continue reading Great escape
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