Category: photos
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The Chatsworth House, Derbyshire Dales
The Chatsworth House, located in Derbyshire was a true highlight of our time in England. The acres of gardens along with the 1000+ park acres are simply stunning. Being there during autumn made it extra special, as my youngest and I both celebrated our birthdays “across the pond”. The home…
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Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, London
Continuing the London tour on this (wordy) Wordless Wednesday, my daughters and I did the “touristy” things, including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, which is located in the Elizabeth Tower at the end of the…
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London by Sky and Water
My daughters and I just returned from a memorable trip in England. I’ll share some of our sights with you throughout this week🇬🇧. Apparently, London in October is rarely dry and definitely not sunny. We only had one day of constant rain and the remainder of our time, we enjoyed…
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Texas Tuesdays: Tacos and BBQ Reign in Central Texas
While my family all enjoy tacos – whatever version those might be up here in the northeast – I honestly don’t like them. They eat enchiladas, burritos and versions of tacos, while I push around some rice bowl thing I’ve ordered. Enter Velvet Taco whenever I’m in Texas. Apparently, this…
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Hurricane Helene
May our loving Father bless all the residents in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia who have been affected by the hurricane. The statistical data collected so far is heartbreaking: The photos out of NC we’re especially devastating with many people on the mountains just as affected as those flooded in…
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Fowl Behavior
The early mornings of August have been quiet outside. The fledglings have flown so the parents no longer chirp, defending their nests. The at-dawn chorus, wooing a mate, are also over for the season. But these troublemakers have been anything but quiet all summer…. I’ve been more enamored by our…
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Sunset Through the City Window
My daughter took this lovely photo from her apartment living room. I thought it nicely captured the history/age of the building windows along with the sunset. The old, iron balcony railing looks like art to me. She was seriously blessed with a view of mature trees! I’m looking forward to…
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Rose of Sharon
We have several Rose of Sharon shrubs around the porch and sides of the house. Despite the name, the flowers aren’t roses. They are actually part of the hibiscus family. I read on a gardening website that this bush “thrives on neglect”! That couldn’t be more true because I’m not…
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National Golf Month
August is designated as National Golf Month. My son and husband – like many other golfers who reside in the colder states – are enjoying as much golf as possible this month, knowing the frigid weather that lurks around the corner…
Tales from a Mid-Lifer 