Well my big day arrives on Wednesday, March 17th. I will be having back surgery. That nasty virus I had triggered a sciatiac problem that I had years ago. No longer able to ignore so...knife time. Doctor will remove bulging disc and repair 2 others. Now I am really looking forward to good weather. Hoping that by the time SPRING arrives I will be well enough to be outside taking pictures. Wishing SPRING to all and take care...Be a blessing to someone today! Paulette

Remember Summer?

Been down with a virus for almost 2 weeks now including a flare up of sciatiac. Had to get a shot for pain and lots of meds. Finally on the mend and I didn't think I would say this - but I am almost looking forward to going back to work. Since I have not been up to doing much, I have been reviewing pictures that I have taken over the past year. Thought it might be good to post a few - just so we don't forget all the colors of summer - since winter is only showing a blanket of white. In fact a very HIGH blanket of white here in OHIO.

Winter has arrived with its beautiful sights and quiet sounds. Blowing winds and swirling snow are now a part of our life along with boots, hats, gloves and snow shovels. Driving down slushy streets one can hear squeals of laughter from snowball fights and see lopsided snowmen bundled up as much as the children who built them. Chimneys are sprouting plumes of smoke billowing from warm fireplaces and homes are shuttered tightly against the night. Fir trees are laden heavy with sparkling snow and if one looks closely tiny footprints of deer, rabbits and squirels can be seen crisscrossing our yards.

Colorful photo opportunities seem to be lost with the dim light of winter until slim rays of sun peek through the graying clouds. Then maybe, just maybe, with the click of the camera shutter the serene peacefulness of the quiet dawn will be captured in a picture that will stay within my mind to ease the chaos of a busy day.

As always, I wish for you Peace, Kindness and Blessings

Paulette K Beal