“Books are the treasured wealth of the world and the fit inheritance of generations and nations. Books, the oldest and the best, stand naturally and rightfully on the shelves of every cottage.” Walden by Henry David Thoreau
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It’s her Birthday
Her Tulip It’s my youngest sisters birthday so I wanted to tell the blogosphere all about it. I could make a long list of qualities about her but those would only fall short. She has really been wonderful to have in my life. She is a beautiful and wise woman. Whether she knows it or not I consider her to be the instrument that helped me get back on my feet during my separation and divorce a few years ago. Life is going well for her and her hard labor spent in her yard has produced a wonderful haven/sanctuary. While out in Colorado for my daughters wedding I was able to stay at her house and enjoy her yard. This is one of her Spring tulips.
Happy Birthday, Sheree!!
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Side-by-side
Side-by-side Spent some time at the mall shopping for a new pair of running/walking shoes. After parking the car and walking up to the mall I noticed the symmetry of these cones against the green background. Not sure why I’m being drawn to so many objects that I normally have just walked past a few years ago.
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Too Much Sugar
Too Much Sugar We had time yesterday morning to head to downtown Savannah before our late afternoon flight. We attempted to eat lunch at Paula Deans restaurant, The Lady and Son’s, but it was too long a wait. Our walk through the city lead us into three candy stores, each one offering samples of their goods. Being willing customers, we took our share of these samples. After a while the sugar rush kicks in and scenes such as above happen. 🙂 Here is Eugene and Ali all sugared up.
Marilyn and Monte Along City Market I ran into Marilyn so Eugene took a photo with her showing me a little leg.
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West Coast Sunset
West Coast Sunset This image was taken back in 2003 while on a road trip along the West Coast. I spent 3 wonderful weeks on the road, camping at different locations and making every effort to connect with the people and the area. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and would love to experience that a few more times. I had just purchased my first digital camera, a Nikon D100, and still own it.
I had just been laid off after about 27 years as an electronic technician/engineer. Burned out with the work and wanting to move on to something else, I hung up a shingle as a photographer. The grand visions were just pipe dreams because I had no idea how to get there, or where “there” really was, so I just wandered. I made money with portraits and weddings but making a living was not happening and eventually took the shingle down. The dream is still there but I now have the reality of how much work is involved. I feel I’m in a better place in my life, both as a person and as a photographer. I’m more aware of my strengths and weaknesses, what I’m capable of doing and what I have yet to learn. Anyway, enough rambling. Hope you enjoy the image.
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Kind Coffee, LLC
Window View Last week prior to my daughters wedding, I drove up to Estes Park about 4 hours earlier to revisit this small town. The wedding rehearsal would be at 4:00 PM so I grabbed a sandwich and wandered into a coffee a coffee shop called Kind Coffee. I stopped in because they had free WiFi with the purchase of a beverage, yes I know it’s selfish. I was greeted warmly by both baristas which always makes you feel welcomed. When I asked how long they had been around they informed me they have been around for several years, at one time located nearby in Ed’s Cantina. They have two locations in town, one on the east side and one on the west side. they buy their own organic beans form Costa Rica, Peru, Guatemala, Columbia, Sumatra, and Mexico with a roasting facility in Estes Park.
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The Wedding Day
Three Daises Today my daughter and Cody take their marriage vows. It is exciting to see young people publicly profess their desire for a lifetime commitment together with family and friends. Hope everyone has a great weekend, I plan on it!