Pictures and posts from the United States.
Blue Ball – Something different for a change … I was sitting at the kitchen table entranced by the play of light filtering through the trees and the kitchen window mesh screen. The shadows were forming wonderful dancing patterns on a blue (lacrosse) ball Ginger had left on the table. Video: 1 2
A quick trip down to Branson – I was visiting Branson to record a video interview at Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, and this is the rental vehicle I ended up with. 3
Garage Project – Just about done – For now… I’ve been tinkering with finishing this project for a few weeks now. It’s slowly getting there. Two-minute read, 5 pictures
The light of the world – Jesus said, “I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” — John 8:12
Altar and Stained Glass – This morning I had a meeting at Christ Church. When it was over I went to find pictures to accompany evening prayers. The altar was bathed in a pool of light where the cleaner had turned on the altar spotlights and left the rest of the lights off. It made for a picture I couldn’t resist. 1
Garage Project – Main storage area and the overhead shelving. One-minute read, 3 pictures
Garage Project – The shop vac and compressor now have a new home. One-minute read, 2 pictures
That’s the corner cleaned up – The wall’s been patched, and the first coat of paint has been applied.
Garage Project: Getting Started With Stage IV – I forgot to take a picture before I started clearing away, so the corner to the right had already been cleared. One-minute read
Bar sign: “Extreme Midget Wrestling”
Only in the Ozarks (I hope).
I am the Vine – Another evening prayer shot. As soon as I saw this Cross tag hanging on the door, I knew I had to get the picture.
Salt and Pepper Shakers – Part of Ginger’s blue glass collection.
There go my backpacking plans – Things started to get a bit surreal as it dawned on me that I was the “Cardiac Emergency” just announced on the hospital PA system. Five-minute read, 2 pictures
Uphill – Day Three and out … It seems that most trips finish at the top of a climb. One-minute read, 4 pictures
Campfire under the overhang. 2 pictures
Long Creek – a few pictures from around where I camped Monday night. 4 pictures
Another Overhang Campsite and my Home for the Night on Monday – I had just worked my way around the edge of a big deep pool when I spotted what looked like another overhang behind the trees. Two-minute read, 7 pictures
Campsite Under an Overhang – This charming spot has ready access to the creek, and I could have easily hung my hammock between a couple of the trees. I was keen to see where the trail led, so I spent a few minutes scouting around and took a couple of pictures before carrying on. One-minute read, 3 pictures
Day Two – and another six-mile hike. From the Bluffs to The Falls, and onward. Two-minute read, 5 pictures
Prickly Pear – I found a whole bunch of these. The new shoots almost match the color of my rain poncho! 2 pictures
View from the bluffs overlooking Beaver Creek at Hercules Glades. Video: 22 Secs. 2
Camped behind the Bluff at Hercules Glades. 5 pictures
Sunset from the bluffs overlooking Beaver Creek – massively processed to make a ‘meh’ sunset look average.
Sitting on the top of the bluff – It’s a six-and-a-half mile hike from the trailhead to the bluffs overlooking Beaver Creek on the western edge of Hercules Glades. I’ve been wanting to get a nice sunset picture from here for ages. One-minute read, 3 pictures