Happiness

Yesterday, was miles and miles of wheat with splashes of Oenothera growing in the built up sand dunes here in West Texas. Perfect quote for inspiration: “If you want to be happy, be.” Leo Tolstoy Wildflowers do exist in this region. They make me happy. Always will! What makes you happy?

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Thankful and Grateful – November 12

As crazy as this may sound, I am thankful for Great horned owls. I have photographed many. I have had conversations with some, one in particular in a cemetery while we looked directly into each other’s eyes. Yes, this is true! Maybe I should write a children’s book on our particular conversation. I have seen…

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Favorite Llano Estacado WildFlower

To those who know me personally, they know that spectacle pod is one of my favorite wildflowers growing on the Llano Estacado. It is a rare beauty that adores sandy soil areas. The smell of this flower is peppery.

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Carpet of Yellow Blooms

Happy Wildlife Wednesday! Thankful for the recent rains here on the Llano Estacado in Texas because they bring much-needed blooms for all the pollinators, as well as a carpet of visual color to the landscape. Flowers have been deeply missed these last two years in this region due to a lack of rainfall. Prickly pear…

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