Cades Cove Cades Cove is a part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is full of a variety of wildlife but also includes an 11-mile loop that features historic buildings from the late 1800's and early 1900's. The abundance of wildlife made a popular Cherokee hunting ground. John and Lurany Oliver were the … Continue reading C is for Cades Cove
Sky Watch Friday: UF Parking Garage
Took these one night when The Big Guy and I were walking near a parking garage on the University of Florida campus. The parking garage is visible in the right hand corner. Better shot of the jet trails. Tree covered in Spanish Moss. Buds on a tree. We decided to take a walk along this … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: UF Parking Garage
B is for Blue Ridge Community (Hamilton County Texas)
At one time Blue Ridge was a busy farming community with a school, a store and a church. My mom and grandparents grew up in the Blue Ridge Community; even though I have never lived in there it is the place of my roots. At one time Grannie's farm was a thriving farm complete with … Continue reading B is for Blue Ridge Community (Hamilton County Texas)
Top 10: New Music You Should Check Out
One of the perks of my job is getting to listen to preview copies of music. Today, thought I would share some new music that you should check out. So, the criteria for todays list is that the music has to be a new release or a new artist. I define new release as anything … Continue reading Top 10: New Music You Should Check Out
Sky Watch Friday: Hippodrome State Theatre
Recently, the Big Guy and I went downtown in search of things to photograph. Today's SWF features the Hippodrome State Theatre. I was playing with my camera settings on this one. Can't remember what I did. Same shot take with auto and natural color. The Hipp is housed in the historic Federal Building. For more … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Hippodrome State Theatre
Friday’s Feast
Appetizer On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 as highest), how much do you like your own handwriting? 0 my handwriting is and has always been an embarrassment. It isn't because of lack of effort or that I didn't care despite what my maniacal teachers thought or said I thought. Rather it is because I … Continue reading Friday’s Feast
A is for Alligator
This is my first attempt at ABC Wednesday. Not sure if I will actually get in the official listing, but I have decided to go ahead and post it any way. The mascot for the University of Florida is the alligator. Took all of these pictures on UF campus. This alligator statue is located in … Continue reading A is for Alligator
