
I like to wake up early every morning, so I can journal and enjoy some quiet time. I think about, and give thanks for a new day and the blessings of yesterday. When I finish my writing, I treat myself to a much anticipated cup of coffee. As you can see in the photo above, I start out with a lot of milk in cup.

Next, I add extra bold, dark roast coffee. I love the flavor combination. It is a delicious moment when I take the first sip. The warmth of the cup in my hands, also fights the early morning chill. This first cup of coffee is indeed a delightful experience.
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Climb Stairs and Exercise

Today while organizing my photos, I came across this one I’d taken last week at the Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, Texas.
Later I found this photo which I’d taken in a Mission Viejo park.
After finding several more photos of stairs, I began thinking about my fascination with stairs. Continue reading
Sightseeing in Birmingham, Santa Monica, and Austin

I’ve been doing a lot of sightseeing lately. I took this photo at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens when I traveled there early last week.

I took the second photo in Santa Monica, California on a photography field trip later that same week.

I’m in Austin Texas this week visiting our son and daughter-in-law. These beautiful sun flowers were waiting for me when I arrived. This has certainly been a time of travel for me and I’m loving it.
The Cherry Tomato Crop is Abundant
We have an abundant cherry tomato crop. I love growing cherry tomatoes. In July I wrote a post titled, Why You Should Grow Cherry Tomatoes, and as you can see, the plants are still producing, and we’re reaping the benefits of my small tomato garden. I was late getting them planted, but we’re still having warm sunny days and fairly warm nights, so they are still doing well. Next year I’ll plant more, and earlier. I love having freshly picked tomatoes to top a salad. The wonderful thing about gardening, is enjoying the beauty of the present, and looking forward to the future, whether it’s to grow flowers or veggies.
A New Photography Challenge

I was invited to take part in a photography challenge by our daughter-in-law. I love photo challenges and definitely wanted to join in. On Sept 1st we were to take a selfie, and here I am taking a selfie of myself taking a selfie. Yesterday’s challenge was journaling. Continue reading