I love water. I actually love swimming, floating or bobbing about in it best but I love drinking it too. NY and I have put forth an honest effort to drink a lot of pure water every single day. He does and then some. Me? I do, but occasionally I miss the mark by eight a few ounces. How about you? How much water do you drink everyday? ... continue reading...
An American Flag
We're been having the hardest time finding an American flag that will hold up and not shred in the wind. Even though I'm partial to the tattered look, I don't think it's appropriate for an American flag. My next step is to make our own flag (just like Betsy Ross LOL) unless somebody has a better suggestion. Any Ideas or recommendations? October 8, 2012 - Nikon D90 with 18-55mm ... continue reading...
Bayley
When our children were growing up we always had a few cats and dogs as pets. We also had chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, snakes, birds, mice, rats, lizards, and larger animals such as cows and pigs. They were all pets, although at times the cows and pigs made their way to our dinner table. (I prepared them but never ate them!) Now our children have cats and dogs along with snakes, lizards, ... continue reading...
The Wrath of Mother Nature
NY and I have been watching the recent news about Hurricane Isaac and its aftermath. It's brought back memories of our time living in Florida during one of the busiest hurricane seasons in recent history. Being Californians through and through, we've lived through our share of earthquakes. But no shaking of the earth we've ever experienced came near to hurricane force winds and the ... continue reading...
Grandparents
I never knew any of my grandfathers. They died long before I was ever born. So did my paternal grandmother. She died when my father was but a boy. I did have a good relationship with my maternal grandmother. I have many happy memories of spending time with her, cooking dinner and going to the movies. Sadly, she died when I was only fourteen years old. NY and his Grandmother "Boosie" - Big Bear ... continue reading...