The View from Squirrel Ridge

A week ago we shared a cell phone picture of the deer that visits our backyard. I also took a few shots with my Nikon. This is one that I t...

Today started out hazy and quickly got worse as the smoke from Canada's wildfires reached us. First I noticed the acrid smell, then the ...

North Fork of the Shenandoah With the temperature at 93°F, the most desirable outdoor activities this afternoon involved water. ...

It’s Wild Bird Wednesday , and I only have two bird photos to share. I haven’t been filling the bird feeders because it’s better for birds t...

Summer Blossoms Assembled using PhotoCollage for the Mosaic Linkup

This mural is on the side of a parking garage in downtown Leesburg. The artist is Penny Hauffe.  Artist’s Gallery / Monday Murals

Near Woodstock This rural road is not very long but it crosses Narrow Passage Creek twice. The creek curves around, following the path of le...

Hi, everyone! We’re starting off with a portrait of me. I wanted to look dignified. Mom has a way of scooping my stories. I wanted to tell y...

My eye exam was at Winchester Medical Center. Afterwards, I spent a few minutes walking around because I needed to be sure that my pupils we...

  Shenandoah National Park These visitors appear to represent three generations. Grandmother is in traditional dress, mother has a modern ye...

You know how they dilate your pupils when you go to the ophthalmologist? That leaves your eyes extra sensitive to bright light, and it takes...

Near the Edinburg Mill  Wordless Wednesday

Edinburg, VA This afternoon, I wound up in Edinburg after Charlie got restless and campaigned to go out. I wanted to stop at the recycling c...