Since early June I've been off the trail more than on it! Two months have passed in what has been a very busy summer, and I have chronicled very little of it. Shame on me! So to get started again, I am posting a few pictures from my backyard birding collection, starting with a few …
Chautauqua Institute
We took a little road trip last week, crossing two state lines to spend the day at Chautauqua Institute in the southwestern corner of New York state. We enjoyed the beautiful sunny summer day with Joe and Ann, Bob's brother and sister-in-law, and our neighbor Marti. If you've been to Chautauqua, you know what I …
A new personal best
I was working on my computer yesterday afternoon when Bob stuck his head in the office door and announced, "I'm going for a walk." "Where are you going?" "To the end of the street." Curious at the lack of a definite destination, I asked, "You're not walking to the park are you?" "Maybe. I'll see …
Determination
Does this doe look determined? I spotted her walking toward me as we exited our car to begin a short trail walk, and I thought she looked pretty determined as she headed our way. Nothing was going to stop her as she made her way down the trail. When she realized we were close by, …
Regrettably, I’m not a gardener, …
...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 …
Keeping busy!
Summer time! The best time of the year for street fairs, art festivals, outdoor markets, and caramel corn. Recently I was given the opportunity to spend all day Saturday at our local arts festival as a volunteer photographer. I had a great time. Those pictures, some of them, are what I want to share in …
Serendipity
Another sudden change in the weather has brought on a day that is sunny, hot, and MUGGY! I like it all but the muggy part, but it is what it is, and I'm not complaining. A walk in the park around mid-day captured several photos that made me happy. First, a red admiral butterfly. They …
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 