Cascade Falls and Bauneg Beg Mountain

I thought it would be fun to hike to a mountaintop in Maine.

Fairy Houses on Mackworth Island

We had fun for nearly an hour as we explored the fairy homes.

Not Stonehenge. Still a must-see

There’s a lot going on in this one place, and why I call it a tangled mess.

Silver Falls Mothers Day

Tara and I went camping on Sunday for Mother’s Day in Silver Falls State Park. We’ve been camping on Mother’s Day, rain or shine, since the kid was in middle school. This year it was time to find a new place. Over the years I have had Silver Falls recommended for a hike because of […]

Perspective from Mom

I think Mom has been reaching out to me the last couple days. I keep accidentally stumbling onto memories of her. In the last few days I have found old photos of her, remembered that things in my house (and plants outside) were gifts from her, laughed at the memory of her ferocious opinions about […]

Mayhem on the Farm

You could film an episode of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom at my house.

Lil’ Hussies

The far away chicken is doing something amazing and they are missing out on amazingness.

Eating up tulips

I needed the sunshine and bright colours to lighten my mood, and Tara needed to enjoy a rare day off from work and school.

Irish Doors

I can remember the mood and excitement of the moment when I took the photo.

Cork Graffiti

We were not looking for street art, and it was everywhere.