I grew up along the Platte River in central Nebraska and lived in a house nearly 100 years old. While it had indoor plumbing and electricity by the time I came along, it lacked TV and central heating. In the winter, corn cobs left over from the fall harvest were burned in a potbellied stoveContinue reading “Gypsy Dancers”
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Fifty Down, 950 to Go
We have reached the 50 mile mark for walking this year, and are aiming for 1,000 miles for the whole year. Last year we made 1,002, but most years we do 20-30 miles over the goal. Fairy and I have been walking since we started dating in college during the last millennium, and we enjoyContinue reading “Fifty Down, 950 to Go”
Brand Name Food
Stopped in for an “oil change” at Ford’s Garage restaurant and got onion rings on an oil spout and a branded burger. Beats kicking tires outside in the cold. #fordsgarage #burger #onionrings#
Silhouetted in the Setting Sun
Gray clouds jostled by cold, gusting winds blocked the sun from view for nearly all of the day. Then as we returned from our day’s errands, a momentary beam of light pierced through the clouds and between trees to cast my shadow onto the kitchen cabinet. Less than a minute later it was all over,Continue reading “Silhouetted in the Setting Sun”
Spirit of the Season
Oh no! After some nice, mild weather, a rainy cold front is approaching and we’ll get freezing temperatures again. I agree with the tree. #cold #rain #tree
Winter Blossoms
While the nearby leafless cypress have surrendered to the season, these azaleas are in their full glory with bright flowers blooming in defiance of winter’s weather. #winter #azalea #Florida
Monarch of Butterflies
Mounted on a pole, this large, winged marvel hovers over the sidewalk setting pedestrians aflutter. #butterfly #sidewalk #deland
Pipe Dream
For some strange reason, I think I know how he feels. #dream #imagination
Re-leaf
The leaves have left the trees to color the water’s reflections. They will soon decompose, shedding nutrients into the waters to be absorbed by roots, and retuned once again as new leaves in the spring. #autumnleaves #leaves #hendersonlake
Cypress Winter Reflections
The cypress in the setting sun contribute to winter’s leafless, but not lifeless, lakeside panorama. #winter #cypress #lakehenderson
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 