November’s Waterfall
“The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of. The mite which November contributes becomes equal in value to the bounty of July.” – Henry David Thoreau
{ 3 comments }
From the monthly archives:
November 2009
It’s become a tradition here that Christmas decorations go up on Thanksgiving and the weekend that follows. My wife, Bonnie, says that if we don’t but them up at least this early we will not have a chance to fully enjoy them before having to take them down again — I can’t argue with her [...]
{ 5 comments }
The American holiday of Thanksgiving dates back to the early 1600s when the Pilgrims began settling in North America. Once established and finding that with hard work there could be a bountiful harvest they celebrated by gathering and giving thanks.
I’ve so much to be grateful for and I try and be thankful each day. I’m [...]
{ 8 comments }
Even with the best of information, there was the possibility the conclusions were wrong and all reports were required to be written with abundant factual qualifier adverbs–probably and possibly.
…When I completed a tour at the National Security Agency my civilian boss and co-workers presented me with a plaque testifying to my ability to say so much with so little details or facts–I believe it was meant as a compliment of how well I did my job.
…”It does not help to sneer at the imperfection of today’s reality or to preach absolutes as a daily agenda.” – Gustav Heinemann When I saw this tree trunk carved with these absolute confirmations of love and commitment I had to grin.
{ 7 comments }
On a recent photo-trip to a nearby river area, I came across families with small children fishing along the shore. I watched a few moments while memories of my childhood fishing experiences flooded to the surface.
“Happy memories become treasures in the heart to pull out on the tough days of adulthood.” – Charlotte [...]
{ 10 comments }
A place for contemplation
“In order to improve the mind, we ought less to learn, than to contemplate.” – Rene Descartes
{ 8 comments }
Late autumn beside the river
About a month ago I was surprised by my wife giving me a Kindle electronic book reader from Amazon. While I’d looked at this devices in the past I’d always thought that I’d miss the experience of the physical book, the touch and turning of the actual pages. Receiving this device [...]
{ 15 comments }
Blue Ridge Mountains, Southwestern NC
I read a post by Paul Lester last night concerning the concept of beauty so if I had to come up with a subconscious reason for selecting the the title for this post, it would probably come back to that. Perhaps if we could agree that beauty was only true if [...]
{ 9 comments }
As I continue this journey with photography I’ve come to identify certain objects or compositions which have a strong natural appeal for me–a path fading off into the distance, an empty bench in the midst of nature and the view over an arched footbridge. I will like most compositions featuring these things.
I may need to [...]
{ 2 comments }
Cold Mountain River
{ 8 comments }
I woke a little later then normal this morning and proceeded with my normal morning routine–put on coffee, feed the dogs (giving Foster his anti-seizure medicine), checking email and reading blog feeds. I’d decided yesterday if this morning was clear I’d drive over to the Cooleemee River Park (Bull Hole) and see how high the [...]
{ 7 comments }
