Spring is STUNNING in Charleston, SC
Peeking through the bench… This is a peek through the slats in a bench in the backyard. You can see in the background that the lagustrums have stopped blooming (heavy sigh), but the Confederate Jasmine...
View ArticleSunflowers – Can they be any happier?
Sunflowers – Monhegan, Maine This photo is from the archives – I took it when we were visiting Monhegan, a cool small island off the coast of Maine. Just look at the brilliant blue sky against these...
View ArticleHello! It’s Me…
Hello! It’s me… They say you should pick a clever title to entice people to read further. Writing a daily blog it’s not always easy to come up with something catchy. If you look at this image, it’s...
View ArticleSearch and Destroy – Charlie’s Motto for toys…
Charlie Puppy Photo Search and destroy, that’s Charlie’s motto when it comes to toys. You have to keep a watchful eye, let him have a few minutes of fun and take it away. The key is to get his mind on...
View ArticleSummer is near…
Charleston Sunrise So peaceful isn’t it? I love seeing the sun reflected in the marsh. This was a drive by photo (as a passenger) – I wasn’t quick enough, but darn close! There are so many fabulous...
View ArticleMichigan: Checking the water levels…
Checking the water levels… This is a shot I took trying to see where the water level was at in relation to the seawall. Note the beautiful color of the water. WHOA! On a recent visit to Michigan, on...
View ArticleThe St. Clair River in Michigan…
Life on the St. Clair River – Michigan This is the St. Clair river where I grew up in Michigan. I love this stretch of the river. The fun we had as kids when summer arrived could not be beat. The joy...
View ArticleSt. John’s Marsh – Michigan
St. John’s Marsh – Michigan I love St. John’s Marsh that we drive by on the way to my parents house on the St. Clair River. The swans are swimming, birds are flying and the sky always seems to be...
View ArticleAHHH, the good old days!
Ahhh, the good old days! I grew up on the St. Clair River in Michigan. The river was so much fun as kids. We would walk up the street, jump in, float down with the current, then get out and do it all...
View ArticleA Taco Shout Out: A perfect combination!
Wooden Valve Pourhouse & Lounge – Excellent tacos! Oops, I did it again! (Not to sound like Brittany Spears, but…) I had my phone out, ready to snap a photo of this fabulous taco, somehow I took a...
View ArticleView from Shem Creek (Mount Pleasant, SC)
View from Shem Creek – Ravenel Bridge – Mount Pleasant, SC I’ve posted photos taken from Shem Creek Park in Mount Pleasant, SC in the past. There is a wonderful boardwalk to stroll along the water down...
View ArticleMackinac Island, MI!
Mackinac Island, MI I’ve got Mackinac Island, MI on my mind. A beautiful destination with a cool island vibe. No cars, everything is done with horse and carriage (even hotel deliveries and garbage...
View ArticleHappy Father’s Day!
Fred, Me & my Dad (Thanks for the photo Mom!) HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!! My Mom took this photo last time they were in town visiting. We were at G&M (Gaulart & Maliclet Restaurant – AKA Fast and...
View ArticleFavorites: The Island House – Like a home away from home…
The Island House – Mackinac Island, MI The Island House located on Mackinac Island, MI is my favorite place to stay on the island. I haven’t been there in ages (10+??) but cannot wait to go back. There...
View ArticleArt & Flowers – a beautiful combination!
Art & Flowers – a beautiful combination! Fred bought me some beautiful flowers a few weeks ago and I had to capture them somehow. I couldn’t get the light just right, but liked this shot that...
View ArticleA View From the Park in New Baltimore, MI!
Walter and Mary Burke Park | New Baltimore, MI There is a wonderful park located off Front Street in New Baltimore, MI. It’s known as the Walter & Mary Burke Park – this wonderful space offers a...
View ArticleRelax & Enjoy!
An oasis! This is what you do when you live on the river. Relax and enjoy. This is a photo I took when I was in Michigan – this is the St. Clair River. An oasis – a place where you can sit and relax...
View ArticleWild Palm Tree | Charleston, SC
Wild Palm | Charleston, SC We have a wild palm that popped up years ago. It was in a good place so we let it continue to grow. Every so often we need to trim branches and eventually it has shaped...
View ArticleFresh Picked Hydrangeas!
Fresh Picked Hydrangeas! Whenever the weather starts to look like it might get stormy, I head outside to see what is blooming that may not make it. *Snip *Snip. I walked into the room and saw the...
View ArticleThe perfect dinner when the temps get high!
The perfect dinner when the temps get high! Tis the season of heat advisories… When the weather turns wicked hot and humid, cooking anything is just too hot. So we like this kind of dinner. A little...
View Article