Luna is the newest edition to our little clowder. She was a stray, is about 10 months old and was born with congenital deafness. We took her in knowing that she would be in danger from cats, dogs, and wild animals in our area like foxes and coyotes. So far she’s had her first visits…
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Spiranthes cernua, commonly called nodding lady’s tresses
I found this beauty on one of my latest walks. At first glance I thought it was just another wild flower but then I noticed the spiral. After I did some research I learned that we have native orchids here in central Alabama. This species of orchid grows in the Eastern and South Eastern areas of…
It was a busy week
But we had fun up until the UTV decided it did not want to play anymore. Maybe next time.
Memorial Day
Today we are observing Memorial Day. Memorial Day marks a special occasion in the United States, one we set aside to remember those who gave their lives in the service of the country. It’s a day full of solemn significance and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices that so many of our brave men…
Building a Cedar Cabin on the Lake: A Family Story
Growing up in the 1960s through the 1980 weekends and summers were spent at the lake. Nothing fancy like what we see today, but it was a cabin built by my dad and it was perfect. From what I remember, they saw the design and floor plan in a magazine for Jim Walter Homes. The…
Summers by the Coosa River
Before I was born my parents built a home on the Coosa River in the central part of Alabama. A few years later the property became waterfront when Alabama Power Company completed building the Logan Martin Dam. After I was born we would spend summers and weekends at the lake. I loved playing in the…
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #397 – Texture
Without texture everything would be boring.