One cannot help but notice the thousands of statues and sculptures that are scattered throughout Washington DC. Notice one and you are probably missing half a dozen more. These are great subjects to photograph as they don’t move. They can be challenging in that you have to get your shots without people in them. The…
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
The first place we visit when in Washington DC is, of course, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. This is a must due to my very nerdy men. My husband, a fifth grade teacher, loves science almost as much as he loves me and that’s a lot. Our 8 year old son, gifted, cute…
Urban Legend not a Hoax
For many years we heard that there were monkeys living along the Silver River in the Ocala National Forest. Many people, myself included, felt this to be urban legend. Well, I have proof it is not. Back in February we took a canoe trip down the Silver River. It was such an enjoyable, beautiful day,…
Wow, It’s Been A Long Time
I just got my confirmation that my WordPress site was being renewed. At first, I thought that I should cancel it as it has been 7 months since I last posted a blog. Life tends to get in the way! What have I been doing since last here? Photography! Yes, I know, I posted pictures…
Dinner Guest
Now we have guest.
Northward Bound this Summer
I said we had a plan! And what an adventurous plan it is. At this writing our summer will consist of approximately 3500 miles, at least 12 reserved campgrounds, hiking, swimming, canoeing, train riding (and dinner in a train car, if Lesa gets her way) and of course lots of campfires and marshmallows. I will…
Arlington Cemetary: A Humbling Experience
My father is a 20 year veteran of the United States Army. He is a veteran of both the Korean and the Vietnam wars, doing several tours in each. I feel extremely proud of my father and proud of all the men and women that have and do serve our country. Many of these brave men and…
Photos from the National Air and Space Museum
Below are just a few photos from our visit to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. This is a must see if you are in DC. Very well organized, taking the visitor from the very beginnings of humanities’ place in the Universe to the most modern examples of human space exploration. We spent…
Chasing Seventies 