Category Archives: Smiles (including “dog smiles”!)

“All true living is face to face” – Albert Schweitzer

Posted on November 11, 2018 by

11 November, 2018            “All true living is face to face.” – Albert Schweitzer My brother Kevin and my brother Shane’s wife Kristin both finished the Anthem Richmond Marathon half marathon yesterday. Over seven thousand people were … Continue reading →

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Two words about politics: I vote

Posted on November 4, 2018 by

4 November, 2018            Two words about politics: I vote If you think our country’s doing well, vote to keep it this way. If you think our country needs change, vote to make it. But don’t be … Continue reading →

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“Out to lunch” or “god spelled backwards”

Posted on October 28, 2018 by

28 October, 2018            “Out to lunch” or “god spelled backwards”     I’m working on some cross country flying plus navigation and this has been a lovely week. I took the top picture when we were … Continue reading →

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A tale of two rivers

Posted on October 21, 2018 by

21 October, 2018            A tale of two rivers       No deer or buffleheads yet but I believe they’ll appear soon, as Hemingway put it, “gradually then suddenly.” There were lots of deer tracks on … Continue reading →

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The struggle (the flying lesson struggle) is real

Posted on October 14, 2018 by

14 October, 2018            The struggle (the flying lesson struggle) is real   I’m kidding, of course, about the “struggle” part – flying is a blast, 100% of the time. My brother Shane took that top picture … Continue reading →

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When there’s nothing to say… 

Posted on October 7, 2018 by

7 October, 2018             When there’s nothing to say…  …it’s better not to say anything. No brilliant revelations or images this week, just the usual. Hawks (of course) and the moon more than a few times. … Continue reading →

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Random – but fortunately a hawk came to visit

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

9 September, 2018            Random – but fortunately a hawk came to visit   Some weeks I don’t get any pictures I love (except gardenias) but this week a young hawk landed in the backyard. Right while … Continue reading →

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