One of my favorite places to hike in New Mexico is Bandelier National Monument. It’s only a short distance from Los Alamos, and a bit farther from Santa Fe, but it’s a very easy day […]
Category: Nature
Anniversary Excursion
This weekend was supposed to be a special anniversary excursion – but, due to things outside of our control (Coronavirus), that was all cancelled. We were supposed to travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico for […]
Finally, We Can Hike in the Parks Again!
Our state parks are open again, and my family and I are excited to visit and do some hiking, and see complete strangers!
What Makes a Good Pair of Binoculars?
I’m going to take a break from photography for a day (it’s hard to stay away). I’ve been evaluating binoculars to use for bird watching and general use when I’m hiking. Initially, I wanted some […]
Finally, Sunshine!
This past week has been unusually dreary here in central Texas. Last night and this morning the sun has announced, “I’m still here!” And, here’s a few photos to prove it! And, it’s Friday! I […]
Orion Nebula
Last week I took some photos with a telephoto lens of the Orion Nebula – which can be found in the Orion constellation. From Texas, where I live, it is visible at this time of […]
Kingsley and Me
Last Saturday, Kingsley and I went for a hike at Pedernales Falls State Park, which is not too far away. The park’s name is a bit deceiving, if you’re not from around here. There really […]
Letting My Mind Rest
I heard my son say that his mind is always thinking, and it never stops. I feel like young people (and some older people as well) suffer from a kind of continuous connectedness, a continuous […]
Dripping Springs
The small town I live in is named for the springs that were found here many years ago. However, I have never seen the actual springs that it’s named after – so today I thought […]
