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…

Cabin visitors

I haven’t been too active on my blog recently. It seems I’ve been side tracked with other projects such as vacation planning (my favorite thing) and some Shutterfly projects. I thought I’d share a few photos from our November trip to Texas. We stayed in a cute B&B cabin, and the owner provides corn to…

San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

The other wildlife refuge we visited while staying in Surfside Beach, Texas, was San Bernard. This one was a little further away, but enjoyable and beautiful to visit. It was very isolated and peaceful. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. ~…

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!

Butterfly moments

The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough. Rabindranath Tagore