...but thankfully my son-in-law is, and... ...fortunately there's no law that says I can't enjoy his flowers. That is what I was doing today while Bob helped Alison adjust the new gate she designed and constructed to keep the Mabel and Cooper from dashing down the driveway, barking at people that walk past the house. When …
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
This summer at the end of July, we eschewed high-speed turnpike driving and traveled old Route 6 through the northern corridor of Pennsylvania on our return to Ohio after a family celebration. Why? Mainly because many years ago Bob sold Hotpoint appliances to dealers in that territory. On this Sunday afternoon, traveling with our daughter …
A mouth-dropping moment
We were attending a 50th wedding anniversary party for our brother-and-sister-in-law. Few people knew it was also my husband Bob's 80th birthday, so when the hostess carried in a birthday cake, it was a big surprise to everyone, including Bob. Mouth-dropping shock was the response of all the guests when Bob stood up and clapped …
A three dog day!
This week I had an opportunity to capture pictures of our springer spaniel, Gulliver, and his two cousins, Cooper and Mabel, so I am departing from my usual photowalking routine to post their pictures. Having caught a nasty, lingering cold, my excuse for not taking a photowalk, I figured today would be a good opportunity …
Siblings: A special blog post!
We recently had a family gathering where these three siblings were all present. Because that rarely happens, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to take this family photo. “I don’t believe an accident of birth makes people sisters or brothers. It makes them siblings, gives them mutuality of parentage. Sisterhood and brotherhood is a condition …
July afternoon photowalks
While our daughter Gretchen and her son Alec were in Ohio, we tried to get out to some of their favorite Ohio sites to visit. The Holden Arboretum and a Lake Erie beach were two of their choices, so we took my camera and headed out to visit both on one sunny afternoon and evening. First …
Celebrating 50 years with Ann & Joe
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Ann & Joe! Wishing you many more happy years together! ---Carolyn & Bob Note to viewers: Most of the pictures are arranged in galleries. Click on one of the pictures, and the gallery will open up so you can scroll through the pictures. Happy viewing!
An unplanned walk
A walk in the Holden Arboretum wasn't part of my plan this morning, but when Lisa and I finished our meeting, she suggested a walk in the Arboretum before we went to lunch, and I definitely wasn't going to say no. We both love the Arboretum, and who could resist an opportunity like that on a beautiful …
Brigadoon aka Chautauqua Institute
Brigadoon! That's what the tour guide called it. Last week we took another trip to Chautauqua Institute in southwest New York state. Although it is only a two hour ride from home, when I walk through the gate to find myself surrounded by lovely victorian homes and tall shade trees with Lake Chautauqua a short walk downhill, I feel …
Was I ever that young?
In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Snapshot Stories." The prompt instructed me to find a photo album and write a post about the first picture of myself that I found in the album. I don't know if it is cheating or not, but, after looking through some old albums, I amended the prompt to …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 