Last week’s photo challenge in WordPress used the theme “near and far“. The guest host, Brian Cooney, gave some great advice on techniques for taking the photo and then processing it. This picture was taken at Letchworth State Park in New York. It is nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of the East” and it truly is spectacular. …
One of the places we lived allowed leaves to be burned in the yards. Our yard, while small, had a number of mature trees. I enjoyed going out to rake the leaves and exercise in the cool air of fall. We set aside a corner of the yard for burning the leaves; it was so satisfying…
Ten years ago today, I called my sister early to wish her a Happy Birthday. We had a wonderful call, then I went back to work. A few minutes later, a terrorist event began on U.S. soil that was like a script from the Twilight Zone, complete with special effects that were unfortunately too real.…
What a week! An earthquake on Tuesday and a hurricane on Saturday. Everything is fine – we lost power for about 12 hours but had no damage from that or the wind & rain. Here’s my post for today: The first freeze in the fall is often a welcome event. I’m ready for the garden to…
When I lived in Rochester, New York, I ate lunch most days in the atrium of the Bausch & Lomb office building, located across the street. The atrium was huge and airy, with metal chairs and tables (like a picnic), and best of all, I could bring my lunch. They weren’t offended that I didn’t buy it there.…
My great-aunt & great-uncle lived in the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York, near a small town called Sherburne (which still does exist). My great-uncle was a farmer with both crops and dairy cows. My great-aunt worked as a line supervisor for Norwich Pharmaceuticals. From the time my mother was a small girl to the…
Temperature – A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer. Sometimes the temperature is also measurable by your mother shivering and wanting you to get done with taking the picture already! Isn’t she cute though in her red coat and matching earmuffs? Not that any of us expected snow for Halloween when…
Living The Seasons 