Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

The last refuge we visited on our Texas road trip last November, was Balcones Canyonlands. Fortunately we found the Visitor’s Center first so we learned what was in the area. We explored around the Visitor’s Center, then checked out one other area. Because of the time of year, there wasn’t a lot of green or…

New Year Thoughts

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” ~ Ashley Smith Have a blessed and joyful 2025!

Hope blooms

“Where flowers bloom so does hope.” ~ Lady Bird Johnson

Orange Poppies

I have enjoyed a few days off work to extend my holiday weekend. I had a photo project on Shutterfly that I was working on (I love Shutterfly). But I also spent time out and about looking for more butterflies. I think I found a few more varieties than I realized as I add them…

Silent Sunday

For flowers that bloom about our feet; For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet; For song of bird, and hum of bee; For all things fair we hear or see, Father in heaven, we thank Thee!Ralph Waldo Emerson