November Photo Challenge: InstaSnap

I swear, it seems like I did one of these just last week. It's scary how fast time flies here at the end of the year. November's prompt for PJ's Photo Blogging Challenge is InstaSnap. We were to use a phone or mobile app for photos. This is becoming easier for me since I always have my …

Florida beaches and tropical storms

**Warning: This post will be photo-heavy** Recently, Entrepreneur and I booked a trip to Florida. Why book a trip to Florida during hurricane season you might ask. Inexpensive airfare and an invitation from family and friends to visit. We rolled the dice. Our first stop is Jacksonville Beach to see our daughter, her husband and …

October Photo Challenge: Potpourri

Didn't I just do one of these posts? Sure seems like it. The calendar pages are flying off at a dizzying pace. PJ's prompt for October was Potpourri; which means an assortment of anything from dried petals/spices/herbs to make a room smell good to a miscellaneous collection. We're going with the latter with a grab …

Deep roots and strong branches

I've lived in Columbia, Missouri for more than 20 years but never made the 15 mile trip to see one of our area's most magnificent treasures: The Burr Oak Tree. Of course, I'd heard about it, but it wasn't until a week or so ago that I actually laid eyes on it. The Burr Oak …

The Passage of Time

One reason I love photography is that it has the ability to document a unique moment in time. Landscapes and seasons document the passage of time that never will happen in exactly the same way again. But the most dramatic moments in time are the ones where childhood is captured. From newborn photos to graduation …