Tag: photos
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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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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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Welcome August
My daughter and I started making plans last week, talking about going on a couple of local tours and taking a one-night Italian cooking class. Then, we both looked up from our phones nearly at the exact same time saying, “let’s wait until fall!” Living in New York, the end…
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Palm Trees
“But the godly will flourish like palm trees…” Psalm 92:12 “The first rule of hurricane coverage is that every broadcast must begin with palm trees blowing in the wind.” – Carl Hiaasen
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Texas Take-Off
On a recent flight out of Austin, TX, we were delayed on the tarmac, but the Texas sky made waiting a pleasure. As we finally rolled forward, every angle was spectacular.
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Florida Lightning
Gulf of Mexico, near Sand Key, Florida, 2023. These were shot with just an iPhone. I have traveled frequently to Florida and Texas, and both states have some wild and exciting rain storms!
Tales from a Mid-Lifer 