These tiny wild grapes growing along a Florida trail brought back memories of traipsing along the Platt River in the fall. Wild grapes were abundant, and I used to enjoy picking and eating them though they were small, about the size of a blueberry, and quite tart. There was no hiding the snacking, either, sinceContinue reading “Autumn Memory”
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Shadows of the Past
The setting sun cast shadows of objects in our window onto the wall and brought back memories, some recent, some distant. More recently, the enchantment of Bora Bora was captured in the photos and the shadowy silhouette of a wooden dolphin on the lower right. The carving was given to us by friends in BoraContinue reading “Shadows of the Past”
Able Cables
The appearance of the cables seems as wispy as the clouds in the blue skies above, yet the strands holding the bridge stoutly support the structure that carries traffic across the Columbia River. Once upon a time we motored our boat back and forth under this bridge to and from various cruising adventures on theContinue reading “Able Cables”
Shadow and Substance
It was a fortuitous moment as sunlight passed through door panes, illuminated flowers, and cast their shadows upon the wall. Within minutes the scene had vanished. Witnessing this curious light play created a pleasant memory; photographing it has turned it into a memory shared. #shadow #substance #memories #sunlight
House of Memories
Decades ago we watched this house arise on open, treeless land. We had grass laid in the yard and planted trees, roses, rhododendrons, and a hedge. Inside the house, a family grew, milestones were passed, and triumph arose from near tragedy. In due course our children went their own ways and we moved on toContinue reading “House of Memories”