Thankful for the Memories

One of the ladies in this photo asked me if I still had it. She wanted to share this photo with the other lady’s son.  First, let me say it is a miracle I found the photograph folder this image was in. Second, the memories it brought back are priceless.  I remember riding in a…

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Dogs I Meet – Pasture Dog

Say hello to this barky dog. Why all the barks? Simple answer – he’s been abused. While observing all the fabulous nature gifts in this one section of land his barking stopped and he started observing along with me. Putting his nose where my camera pointed. Then I got the privilege of petting him. More…

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Smiling Wildflowers

The Llano Estacado is smiling now with blooms of wildflowers. Rose Heath is one of the first blooms of spring here in the Llano. They are often in small patches of fewer than twenty blooms. It is rare sight to see such a beautiful specimen like this of a hundred blooms or more. Yes, yes,…

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Wildflower Eggs

Can wildflowers resemble scrambled eggs? The answer is yes. Scrambled eggs as this flower is called is an early indicator of spring. This patch in Terry County is by far the largest specimens of this wildflower I have seen. This wildflower loves sandy soils. Wildflowers do grow on the Llano Estacado. You just have to…

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