Purple in the Rain

Rockingham County

A week ago, I went back to White Oak Lavender Farm to take a few more pictures, even though it was a rainy day. Some colors look good in the rain.

I have to admit these were all drive-by shots. I did not get out of the car, but then, I have been there before. It’s a place worth exploring.

Rockingham Mural at Walmart Marketplace

 Harrisonburg

Monday Murals

Today I found this mural in the Walmart on Port Republic Road. The store is smaller than most Walmarts and concentrates on grocery and pharmacy items. There are also two large Walmarts in Harrisonburg, one just east of the interstate and another one out near Dayton. Both of them have murals, so I was curious to see if this one did as well. It is inside the entrance, and unfortunately the presentation has been marred by utility items. 

The subject is the city of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. The artist is Nate Maye. 

Beats on the Bend 2026

Seven Bends State Park

Yesterday I helped out at an annual fundraiser  for our state park that’s organized by the Friends of Seven Bends State Park. All I did was sit at a table to answer questions, make change, and sell raffle tickets. I did not wander around to take pictures, so I only got some from where I was sitting.

The band was Taylor Lafever and the Fever Project. They were good. It was a family event and people clearly enjoyed it. 

Made with Photo Collage for Mosaic Linkup

 

Saturday Critters with Charlie

Hello! Here I am at the state park on Sunday.

We also stopped in Edinburg and saw a petting zoo. I had to watch from the car while Mom went over and took some pictures. 

One afternoon we saw my friend Tripod.

On Thursday we went to a mill. I stayed outside with my friend while Mom went in to look at the art show.

Yesterday Mom took me to Riley Park for a walk. 

Well, that’s about it. I got to play with Sadie today and now I’m very tired!

Playground Tunnel

Yesterday I took Charlie to a local park. I saw a child go in the tunnel and thought maybe I’d get a silhouette picture. She happened to turn her head to look back. 

Street Scene: Cyclists

Millwood, VA

These cyclists were preparing for a ride through the countryside. They had left their vehicles in a parking lot below the mill.

It was a nice day for a ride, and the area is very scenic, with horse farms, woodlands, and small towns. Some of the roads are narrow and winding though, so I imagine they went over a few safety tips.

Now Showing in Millwood

Clarke County, VA

Today started out cloudy and cold, but the sun came out this afternoon. I picked up Frank and Deborah and we went to the art show at the Burwell Morgan Mill. 

I was going to add a couple more pictures, but Blogger is acting up again, so I will just leave it at that.

Blue Jay and Hummingbird

A Blue Jay visited my birdbath. I was pleased that the automatic camera caught images of it.

The Birdfy camera takes wide angle videos, plus it saves a preview shot from the beginning. I sometimes take screenshots from the video. For this post, I cropped all the pictures to 4x3 format.

Hummingbirds are still visiting to store up energy from sugar water before they fly south.

Autumn Already?

Today is the official start of autumn. I am not ready for summer to end. I like the long days!

Appropriately, it was cool and rainy all day. I happened to have two medical appointments scheduled in Harrisonburg, so I didn’t particularly miss the sunshine. The rain was fairly light, and driving in it was not a problem.

My visit with the rheumatologist ended on time, so I wound up with an hour to spare before the next appointment. I took some pictures, in spite of the weather. By the way, I like Dr. Maleki, even though appointments must be booked four months ahead. I was a surprised when he suggested a referral for sleep apnea, but it’s worth a try. I don’t think I have trouble sleeping, but I do get very tired and sometimes sleepy during the day.

Some photos from today:

Why did I take a picture of elevator doors? It was to remind me to tell friends who might not already know that restrooms are usually located near the elevators. This is because in multi-story buildings, the elevator shaft is very strong, and that type of support is used for securing the plumbing. Knowing this has saved time for me more than once.

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

On Saturday, we shared some pictures of Fort Valley Ranch. I took quite a few pictures that afternoon, including one of a mural!

It would be a good backdrop for selfies or group photos.

Here are a few more pictures from the ranch.

Monday Murals / Mosaics

Riven Rock Park

West of Harrisonburg

This park is located along US 33 past the town of Hinton. You have to turn on a small road called Last Left Lane. 

The river appeared to be low, which is not surprising because the area is in a drought. 

The park offers picnicking and hiking, as well as access to the river.