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F is for Footprints by the Lake

Footprints by the Lake Today’s photos were taken while accompanying my husband on a house call. No, he’s not a doctor, but he owns a boat shop, and often visits people’s lakehouses to make repairs. As mentioned in my post for the letter B Bricks that Tell Tales, one of my favorite places to point my camera is at the ground beneath my feet. I’m not sure which creatures made the footprints in this photo set. I see some racoon prints (they look like tiny human hands) and then, of course, there are the prints left by my Converse tennis…

E is for Earth from My Window Seat

I love window seats! When I fly, I always try to get a window seat. Even at night, I yearn to peer out the airplane and see the Earth and clouds below. The most beautiful flight I ever took was from New York to Seattle. As luck would have it, my plane was at the right speed and latitude to create a sunset that lasted for several hours. I didn’t have a camera, but I remember it well. Even the flight attendants marveled at the sight! Neighborhoods often look like mosaics from far above. The second photo was taken while…

D is for Desert Botanical Garden Chihuly After Dark

Most Parks Close at Sunset I love parks, but have you ever noticed they usually close at sunset? What’s that all about? Oh, OK. I’m sure there are good reasons for this… That said, one thing I loved about the Desert Botanical Garden’s Chihuly After Dark exhibit is that the park didn’t even open until sunset! Chihuly After Dark: Bustling, Yet Mellow While the event was well-attended, the Chihuly After Dark crowd was very mellow. Most people spoke in whispers, as if we had all agreed in advance not to intrude on anyone’s reverie. That never happens during the day!…

C is for Coral Castle, a Quirky Florida Must-See

Quirky Architecture OK, so it’s not quite coral, nor is it truly a castle, but the Coral Castle Museum (28655 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33033) is a delightfully quirky structure, and a great example of someone marching to their own drummer. The grounds include a variety of unusual rock buildings and furniture carved from over 1000 tons of oolite limestone, including a water fountain, a sundial, a crescent moon, tables, and living areas. Inspired a Billy Idol Song As the legend goes (and, really, how could a place like this not have a legend behind it) a Latvian immigrant…

B is for Bricks that Tell Tales

Every street tells a story. Look down. What do you see? When we travel, my husband Larry often scolds me for stopping in the middle of the street to take photos. He’s right, of course, it’s a dangerous habit, but if something tickles my fancy, I can’t help it. (I have a very ticklish fancy!) Bricks for Ballast Those blue-tinged bricks you see at the top of this post, caught my eye in San Juan, Puerto Rico. According to our tour guide, they were used as ballast in Portuguese sailing ships. The sailors either traded or sold the stones to…

A is for Antique Alley Texas

Antique Alley Texas Each spring and fall, several north Texas towns join forces to create a huge sale. Called Antique Alley Texas, this twice-yearly event stretches over 25 miles and runs through the little towns of Cleburne and Sand Flat all the way to Maypearl and Grandview. The drive alone is worth the effort, since much of the journey takes you through tree-lined back roads and lush countryside. Whatever the weather, Antique Alley Texas is held on the third Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of each April and September from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This year, it happens on April…