- B B B Busy

Originally posted in On the Trail

A limited flannel edition of four was just published by the Ackert Home Whinery. Two are currently winging their way to Virginia, while the other two will be hand- delivered to Austin and St Louis in the near future.

- Walk on

Originally posted in On the Trail

I've always preferred strolling to power walking, and now my osteoporosis diagnosis gives me the perfect excuse to go slow. The truth is you see a lot more that way, whether you're on a beach or a roadside.

I'm hoping that today marks the first of many such strolls, to be made with trusty iPhone at hand to capture whatever strikes my fancy. Unfortunately, I missed the opportunity to capture three turkeys running ... they were too fast for me.  But I did find a beautiful turkey feather, along with some grasses for my windowsill collection and a new (to me) wildflower that will hopefully survive a move into our garden.

- Motivated

Originally posted in On the Trail

On New Year's Day I wrote a one-word resolution: "Create."

Now I find myself with the time to do just that. Already underway is the embellishment of a linen top I bought last fall.

And the moth-balled project to hang a series of collages over the "fireplace" has been resurrected.

Of course, Jackson and Griffin have been motivation in more ways than one, giving my old sewing machine a workout.

And it feels great to be blogging again ...

- Cholla transplant

Originally posted by Don in On the Trail

Cholla cactus transplanted on the west side of the house last year.  It is a fast growing cactus that seems happy where it is!

- Blackfoot daisies

Originally posted by Don in On the Trail

Blackfoot daisies like the rock garden.

- Prickly pear

Originally posted by Don in On the Trail

Cactus flowers in bloom in the backyard.

- Thistle

Originally posted by Don in On the Trail

This is one of my favorite pictures Liz took of a thistle plant.  Four more work days and she can take more pictures like this! Click on the photo to enlarge it.  No photoshop here. Good camera and a better eye...

- Rain matters

Originally posted by Don in On the Trail

We had 3.25 inches of rain the past couple of days.  San Antonio had over a foot in places and some significant flooding. This is a picture I took when exploring Canyon Lake Gorge.  It's a good example of how the limestone has holes in it and how the water flows through those holes eventually recharging the aquifer. We hope...

- Prickly pear flowers

Originally posted by Don in On the Trail

The flowers on the prickly pear cactus this time of year are short-lived but beautiful.

- Patinated

Originally posted by Don in On the Trail

We bought this copper birdbath from Jill at our favorite spot in Wimberley, By the Bridge Antiques.  The blue patina of the bath really stands out. The birds seem to like it now that temperatures are in the 90's. Guess summer has arrived.

Rock from the property added by us

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