Complacency by Col. George . Jones

My father wrote this article for the MacDill Herald newspaper, November 15, 1963. His words ring clear today. Complacency is a very big threat to our country today. We do not hear the word, complacent, very frequently these days, but I do see it happening in many walks of life in America. This scares me. Don’t be complacent! Care and make your vote count!

Helping Hand

Mother Robin brings baby robin a special treat after it flew out of the nest for the very first time.

Baby robin accepts the delicious worm from Mom,

Baby robin feels like he/she can do this! How nice to have a little help along the way.

What a special treat it is to watch nature take care of its own.

Thinking

I call this image, “Thinking”. The image was taken at the Memphis Zoo. I can not get over how much the gorilla reminds me of humans. God bless him and may he keep on thinking.

We humans can learn a lot for the gorillas. We all need to take time to think a little more these days. We have a lot to think about for sure. Hope common sense prevails.

Just my thoughts along the way.

Birds Outside My Window

It was a cold winter day in Memphis, Tn. Outside my window the birds rested as the snowflakes ascended from above. Peacefully, I waited and enjoyed the view, one bird at a time…

Thoughts About Maui

My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of horrific fires that occurred in August, 2023. I love Maui and people of Maui. We have visited Maui many times and so enjoyed our stays. Each stay was unique and different from whale watching, water sports, cultural activities, shopping, great weather and good food.

We are all going to miss Lahana as we knew it, but the spirit is there and cannot be erased. The Aloha spirit can be heard loud and clear around the world. I wish you all the best of wishes and prayers for a Hawaiian comeback…Aloha for now…Come back, Lahina…come back…

Metamorphosis

Have you ever seen a katydid leave its shell body? Well, saw one the other day. It was quite a science lesson to watch. First, it came out of its shell.

Then, it hung to dry and stretch its wing.

After a few hours, it flew away. It was quite a metamorphosis to witness. They are quite strange looking, I think. Very unique and amazing. Don’t you just love nature. There is never a dull moment.

Thank you for stopping by.

Spring in the Bird’s Nest

The little finches built a nest in the corner of our backyard patio. Three eggs were laid, and mother finch patiently warmed the eggs until they hatched! She took good care of her chicks, and they grew. Then one day, they said farewell and flew away. I so enjoyed watching this finch family grown and move on…

Spring is Happening Finally

The birds are coming and building nest.

The flowers are blooming, and I am happy.

Eastern Swallowtail Visit

The other day the beautiful swallowtail butterfly came for a visit in my lantana flower garden. The butterfly was in all his or her glory. The graceful entrance and flight around the garden held my attention for a while, Then, I brought my long lens out and tried to capture the moment. What joy to see the beauty and to capture a bit of it in my camera. It was a happy day and I give thanks for it.

Hope you will catch sight of something beautiful today and hold it close to your heart. We need beauty to focus on in these trying times of ours.

Take care readers and hope you have a nice day!

Blue Angels

Father’s Day was a special day for me even though I am not a father! I got to go to the Mid-Memphis Blue Angel Airshow! What a treat to watch the plans fly with my husband, son, and family. The grandchildren were exposed to some of America’s best pilots and airplanes. This made me happy for sure.

My dad was a fighter pilot, and his words came to mind as I watched the Blue Angels with awe.