Monthly Archives: April 2015

365 Days of Photos – Day 103

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Back in January, Day 25 of the 365 Days of Photos, I posted photos of an abandoned house in West Texas. Tina and I have been making quite a few trips to West Texas over the last several months to visit with her dad.

One thing about making repeated trips to a place that has few alternative routes is you start to recognize landmarks. This past weekend we realized the abandoned house I had taken photos of 3 months ago had burned to the ground.

burned house

I found it sad to see such a beautiful old house sit abandoned and even worse to see it destroyed by fire. Someone’s memories were in that house. Someone grew up there, someone farmed there and someone shared that space with family and friends. Now it is gone….sad.

burned house

L = Llama

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Sunday afternoon Tina and I chose to drive home from West Texas using the back roads. As we drove down the endless stretch of road I noticed 3 Llamas out of the corner of my eye.

Llamas

Do I stop? Do I put the car in reverse and back up the shoulder? Yes and yes!!

Llamas

These young ladies (honestly I have no idea if they are male or female – but they had beautiful eyelashes) stood and watched me walk to the fence. I slowly approached but avoided getting too close for fear someone would spit at me. Fortunately we had a friendly interaction. They allowed photos and even acted like they were expecting me to stop by and do a photo shoot!

Llama

And just in case you remember the post I did about Guard Donkeys you will be happy to learn that llamas are also used as guard llamas for sheep and other small farm animals.

The A – Z Challenge will run through April. Each day is a different letter and a different photo…I hope you all enjoy!

365 Days of Photos – Day 102

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This picture was taken from a rest area on west bound Interstate 20 in Palo Pinto Texas. From the parking lot I could see an amazing tapestry of greens behind the rest area. I couldn’t help myself…I grabbed my camera and headed toward the bluff overlooking this sea of greens.

This part of Texas is West of Fort Worth (maybe 45 minutes) but before the true “West Texas – desert lands” begin. No too much farther along this highway and the landscape turns brown.

Palo Pinto

K – Keepsake

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Recently my mom gave me this quilt made by her mother.

Gertrude Carr

Gertrude Carr

My grandmother lived to be 93 years old. I was very fortunate to share an adult relationship with her and my grandfather (he lived to be 92). They were married for 72 years.

George and Gertrude Carr (boy in front) Joe Carr (baby) Barbara Carr - my mom

George and Gertrude Carr
(boy in front) Joe Carr (baby) Barbara Carr – my mom

The last time I saw my grandma (AKA Nanny) she was is a hospice hospital. I had flown to Ohio to spend time with her and grandpa. While I was there I drove grandpa to hospice so we could visit with Nanny. During our drive each day he would tell me stories of days gone by. He was a wonderful story teller.

During one of those stories he told me about the first time he met Nanny. According to grandpa they were 8years and 10 years and Nanny told her friends, “I am going to marry him.”

That afternoon, during our visit, I asked Nanny if Grandpa’s story was true or if he was just pulling my leg. Even though Nanny was somewhat sedated and not totally alert, she looked at me and said, “He was the cutest boy I ever saw.” Needless to say a few tears formed in my eyes.

I have several keepsakes from each of my grandmothers and with each I have happy memories. However, even without the physical reminders, they will forever live in my heart and in my memories.

Handmade quilt by: Nanny Carr

Handmade quilt by: Nanny Carr

Gertrude Carr 1986

Gertrude Carr 1986

The A – Z Challenge will run through April. Each day is a different letter and a different photo…I hope you all enjoy!

J = Juice

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Juice, juicing….something I never thought I would do!

Since we started eating a plant based diet, juice has turned into a nice treat. We invested in a Vitamix and we enjoy trying new places that specialize in vegetarian or vegan foods and juices. Juice Junkies was one of the first places we tried…and has remained at the top of our list of favorites.

Juice

The A – Z Challenge will run through April. Each day is a different letter and a different photo…I hope you all enjoy!