After an appointment in Winchester yesterday, I decided to make a brief visit to the Trails at the MSV. I happened to be at a medical building next to the wetlands, so I walked down the boardwalk. When I was there four years ago, it circled a pond, but the pond has gotten so low that it’s now a marsh..
October 18, 2025
Wetlands Boardwalk and Charlie’s Report
October 17, 2025
Waiting on a Bench
Blog Post 9250
This gentleman was passing the time by scrolling on his phone outside the hospital when I went for my MRI on Monday. I don’t know whether he was waiting for a ride or perhaps waiting for someone who was inside.
“Enjoy yourself. It’s later than you think.” --Herb Magidsen, Lyricist
October 16, 2025
Mid-October on Skyline Drive
The leaves are turning color a little earlier this year, perhaps due to the dry weather. Unfortunately, some of them are going straight to brown, but there are plenty of yellows and reds at the higher elevations of the Blue Ridge.
Shenandoah National Park is still open, at least for now. Our national politicians are squabbling over budget cuts, and the government is partly shut down. The private companies that run the restaurants and lodges at the park are advertising that they are open, and autumn is their busiest season. I was pleased to see that park rangers are still on duty, although I believe their talks and tours are suspended.
This couple was having wedding pictures taken.
October 15, 2025
Bird Art for Wednesday
Although I already posted some images from this season's Art At the Mill, I have some pictures of art with birds in them for Wild Bird Wednesday.
October 14, 2025
October 13, 2025
Mount Jackson’s New Mural
A postcard-style mural in Mount Jackson was recently painted on the side of a building on King Street. I’ve been watching it take shape from the new dog park.
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Monday Murals |
October 12, 2025
Cityscapes: Europe 2000 and 2001
As I mentioned in Friday's post, I went through old images to find some cityscapes. These are from trips to Europe in 2000 and 2001.
I haven’t traveled internationally since then. After the 911 attacks in 2001, airline travel became less comfortable and less fun. Not only did the extra security measures mean more standing in line, but the airlines lost money and decided to make up for it by making seats smaller and offering fewer services. I have flown within the USA to visit relatives, but even these flights were not comfortable.
Frank and I went to France and Belgium in the year 2000. I had been to Paris once before, on an educational tour with a group from Northern Virginia Community College. We visited Belgium because Frank’s daughter Susan was there with her husband, who was stationed there with the army. We enjoyed having them as our tour guides.
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Mosaic Monday |
October 11, 2025
Little Frogs and Dogs
What are these people looking at?
October 10, 2025
La Tour Eiffel
A local photography group has the theme of “Cityscapes” this week. My first thought was, “I don’t have very many.” because most of my city pictures are limited in scope, such as showing a particular building or, people walking together. Then I remembered my European trips from decades ago. This picture is from Paris in the year 2000.
October 9, 2025
Living History with Captain Mercer’s Company
French and Indian War Weekend