During a recent chilly morning walk we saw Santa, Frosty and Jack’s Frost. While we didn’t actually see Jack, he left his handiwork on the shivering shingles on the house nearby as well as on several others, and from the looks of the weather report, he is far from done. #santa #frostythesnowman #jackfrost
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Reflecting on Sunset
The rain had passed and a glow in the west portended for better weather to come. The setting sun painted the blue clouds with a pink pastel that complimented the grape lights on the lanai. Meanwhile indoors, the Christmas tree cast its light upon the walls and both are reflected in the window of theContinue reading “Reflecting on Sunset”
Like a Bird on the Wing
Five years ago I took this photo of ibises perched on the water feature at my place of work. It was my last working holiday season. Time has really flown by since I quit my profession of 42 years. I have been asked if I miss working, but I have been so busy doing allContinue reading “Like a Bird on the Wing”
All That Flitters Is Not Gold
Today we spotted our first goldfinch of the season, and belying its name, it had no gold. Its feathers were in winter colors, like the birds in the photo above, but its distinctive wing markings gave it away. They always show up between Thanksgiving and Christmas, chased south by the cold. When their feathers turnContinue reading “All That Flitters Is Not Gold”
Nothing Beats a Beater
Nothing beats licking the beaters after they have been used to make frosting for cookies. It make a person feel like a kid again, even if you’re an old beater. #frosting #cookies #beaters
Up, Up, and Away
Cape Canaveral is nearly 140 miles away, yet we can see rockets as they are launched here in Ocala, Florida. We were playing a game at friends house yesterday, but we put the cards down and went outside to see this launch. Flames from the first stage were visible through the trees, then finally itContinue reading “Up, Up, and Away”
Red In the Morning, Tornado Warning?
“Red in the morning, sailor take warning” applies to landlubbers as well. Our morning walk was cut short by rain precipitated by an approaching cold front. A short time later the rising Sun briefly painted the sky red, and the weather radio warned of a tornado watch for the area until 4 PM. Soon theContinue reading “Red In the Morning, Tornado Warning?”
Of Fairy Gnomes and Ukuleles
Something about big shadows in the setting sun works a special magic that attracts Fairy Gnomes and ‘ukuleles and begs to be photographed. This Pono ukulele is my favorite for its sound and playability, and it truly lives up to its name which means “righteous” in Hawaiian. I have had it for over eight yearsContinue reading “Of Fairy Gnomes and Ukuleles”
Little Red Diner
This country-looking cafe takes us back to our rural roots with its farm-fresh fare, its warm, friendly atmosphere, and generous helpings. Its delicious, creative menu keeps locals like us coming back for breakfasts and lunches that we enjoy sharing with family and friends. It has a personal touch that is a very refreshing change fromContinue reading “Little Red Diner”
Out of Luck and a Pickup Truck
Like Santa, this pickup is a classic and it is loaded with goodies. Unlike Santa, it is powered by horsepower under the hood, not a team of reindeer. Either way it looks like both will able to get their jobs done, unlike us, who arrived at the Peddlers Wagon in Eustis, Florida, on the dayContinue reading “Out of Luck and a Pickup Truck”
