Liberty

 I’ve always wanted to visit the Statue of Liberty.  Unfortunately, I’ve never even got this close.

Haystack

Haystacks always bring back memories of warm country days and games of hide-and-seek.   Unlike needles, children are much more easily located!

Mantis

Ever wonder what a mantis is praying for? The female is probably thinking of her next meal, but I bet the male is praying it isn't him!

Mountain Goat

Resting peacefully amidst rocky terrain comes naturally to these guys.

Seals

These playful seals reside at Sea World.

Sunday Drives

Do you remember Sunday afternoon drives?  Before the world got hectic and gas prices soared, it was a staple of life for many families.

Green And Gold

Need a bit of green?  Wish you had some gold?  Mother Nature has plenty.

Nest Safety

We had a real life drama unfolding outside our windows this week, when a baby robin, which was not quite ready to fly, fell out of the nest and landed on our front lawn.

Home

As the saying goes, there is no place like home.

A Taxing Situation

Hopefully your taxes are filed and perhaps you've even received a refund.  I'm guessing that’s not the case for this poor monkey!

Waterfalls

When it comes to power and speed, nothing beats a waterfall.

Emerging From Debt

I’ve read more than once that the economy is improving.    That may be what the statistics say, but I don’t have to look far to see plenty of folks, who are trying to cope with reduced finances,  They are floundering in a sea of debt and going down for the third time.

Regardless of the reason for indebtedness, it can be difficult to escape.  Some manage to make monthly minimum payments on their unsecured debts with most of the payments going to finance charges.  When most of a person’s income is used to make these payments, they are unable to save cash for emergency needs.  Inevitably, they borrow more and sink deeper in debt with little hope of emerging.

Friendly Disagreement

Even the best of friends have their disagreements.

Gaps

Awe inspiring isn't it.?  Even in a photo, however, it seems a bit scary to me.  I feel as if I might fall into one of those cavernous gaps!

School Is In Session

If you’re a little fish in a big pond, starting school can be a bit intimidating.

Gold Rush

Although I am not a philatelist, I do appreciate the history that stamps reflect. This stamp, released in 1999, commemorates the California Gold Rush.

Farmers Market

Grocery store shopping can’t begin to compete with the fun and fresh air of a farm market.  We’ve learned that there is a thriving farm market in our future hometown and can’t wait to begin buying produce there.