
On stage with two of his “friends!”

Off Stage: Maybe planning his next cruise?

On stage with two of his “friends!”

Off Stage: Maybe planning his next cruise?















Bride and Groom, and Bride’s son. She was a widow.



A day with mixed emotions, since my good friend was marrying a widow. Notice non-posed photos, very typical of the Amish.

This was the only “posed” photo. the young ladies standing in the back are good friends of mine!
Celebrating “World Read Aloud Day!”

My good friend reading to his daughter!
I was prompted to post this blog after reading Beth’s blog this morning:


Autumn weather is a great time to gather around the fire with friends! Singing along with the guitar adds to the pleasure!

My friend John reading while the women shop and I take photos in this thrift store!



These are friends of mine who are also members of a carving club at the Wilderness Center in Wilmot, OH.

What’s behind that gate?

This young girl and I were surprised when we both entered this hallway and saw each other. So many memories of visiting her Uncles at a different location. Now she is probably 10 years older, and so am I! 🙂 What a nice surprise!

Also inside gate is this special family: Masum and his family. I met Masum 15 years ago, and we played soccer (football) together for 8 years. A very good friend! I enjoyed playing with the children, and enjoyed a nice meal of curried fish & chicken, dal, and rice!

In “my happy place!”

Both of these cards brought me pleasure when I received them recently! The drawing of the Loon took me back to 1993, when my son, Austin did the drawing and made cards with it. Thanks, Carol for sending this card, with the care package! The second card meant a lot because it was from Farhana, a fellow photographer, whom I had met 14 years ago. She made this card for me using the the Cyanotype printing technique. It was nice to catch up with her after not chatting for at least 8 years. Sometimes the things that might look little, are big because they are so precious. Thanks Carol and Farhana for taking the time to share these meaningful cards with me.