Dad’s latest miniature!

Yes, my dad does miniatures! He’s done several over the past year or two. Click here for my previous post if you’d like to see them. It is quite amazing that at 82 years young he has the dexterity and patience to create these fasinating pieces of art. I hope you enjoy the photos of…

Things you’ll find at a marina…

On my recent visit to Ketchikan, Alaska, I stayed right above the marina at Knudson Cove. On a couple of morning walks, I wandered around the marina looking through my camera lens, snapping photos. What do you think I saw? When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do. ~Walt Disney To me,…

Proud Mama!

The proud mama leads her chicks with confidence, and knows the places that are good and safe The proud mama provides freedom to frolic and splash The proud mama provides rest and relaxation for her chicks as she watches over them The proud mama keeps her eye out for scoundrels that may be lurking in…

My Mourning Dove

Did you know? The coo of a dove is one of the most familiar bird sounds. We have all probably heard it at some point. The mourning dove, like every other species of dove, has its own unique coo sound. The low sound of the mourning dove’s coo was said to sound sad, so people said that…