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Dreaming My Dreams

Lost in thought, listening to the blues, and dreaming my dreams… What do I dream of? My dream is for my pictures to one day tell a story, to be the voice for those stories forgotten over the years, to portray what I feel, far beyond what I see, to capture the feeling in every face . I want to …

If This Aint Heaven . . .

Within minutes, you realize that you are in another world . . . A place where color finds its way in, regardless of the drought. False advertising! I looked in every nook and cranny of The Cowboy Store and I did not see a single cowboy for sale. (grin) Ummm… Cowboy? Ya realize you are going the wrong way, right? …

And then I got distracted . . .

Some days I am blessed to find beauty hiding in the shadows right off my balcony. Other days I choose to search it out, which usually includes a drive out to the country. Today was no exception. My plan was to focus on the beauty of the cacti in bloom up in the Hill Country. And I …

After a Very Long Winter

There is something so incredibly refreshing about spring. It is almost as if the world around us is waking up again after a very long winter. I have a thing about the natural beauty of wildflowers. Even with all their little imperfections, they never fail to take my breath away. I was so caught up watching this hawk, that I …

Afternoon Getaway at the Zoo

Sometimes you can escape the city, or at least feel as though you have, by taking time out to visit your local zoo. Our zoo here in San Antonio, Texas is surrounded by a peaceful park, and is one of my favorite afternoon getaways. My favorite animal of all, is the tiger. Such a purdy kitty. I have no clue what …