Published on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 by Katherine This month's photo challenge theme was "Thanks."  I have so much to be thankful for! 1. I am thankful to finally see the two eagles who I knew lived in my neighborhood.  They were too far to get a great photo, but that didn't matter to me.  I was simply thankful to see not one, but two! 2.  I believe this pelican was nearing the end of his life.  I am t...

Published on Sunday, November 13, 2016 by Katherine My father's mother was named Elizabeth.  Her cousin was silent film star, Alice Joyce.  All of my life I have been fascinated by Alice, collecting stories and photos of her along the way.  Her picture, signed by Alice and given to her cousin Margaret, hangs by my front door. We had a family farm in Annandale, Virginia.  When my grandmother was young, she and Al...

Published on Monday, October 31, 2016 by Katherine This month's photo challenge subject is water.  From flooding in Corolla to the beach to my friend's lake house, I had a hard time deciding what to post!  1. Hermine and Matthew created a lake behind our house in Corolla. 2.  October 30 gave us 79 degree weather and an opportunity to walk on the beach. 3.  EAGLE! 4.  This surprise splash was only a small...

Published on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 by Katherine Every once in a while I scroll through my recent cell phone pictures and post a few.  It is such a great way to really capture a week or two of "real life."  You can look at twenty people's cell phone pictures and you will never see the same thing twice. So what have I been snapping? This is a picture my friend sent me that I saved to my camera roll.  Last weeken...

Published on Friday, September 30, 2016 by Katherine This month's photo challenge subject was "My Town." I can't wait to see where everyone lives! In my town, the coast guard keeps us safe during tropical storms. In my town, hawks know how to take advantage of man-made structures.  Can you find him? In my town, you never know what you will see on the ocean. In my town, the sound of the waves...

Published on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 by Katherine My mother and I have already decided. We will NOT be staying at the beach house during a storm if winds are predicted to be over 70 mph.  Yes, things might be dangerous in that situation, but worse than that?  You can't get a bit of sleep with those winds! You have seen The Exorcist, correct?  This is EXACTLY what the beach house beds do during high wind storms ...

Published on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 by Katherine This month's photo challenge is black and white.  I loved being forced to think about what might be interesting in black and white vs color.  It was a fun month of picture taking!  This little guy ran and ran and RAN on the beach.  He was so happy! 2.  This man was fishing two days before the tropical storm was due to hit.  I loved how he was standin...

Published on Sunday, August 21, 2016 by Katherine Gun shows…. Trump…. Apparently they go together. My son discovered that when he tagged along with some friends to a gun show in Hampton Roads. Not owning any guns of his own, he wandered the hall until he came upon a group of Trump supporters. And Michael being Michael, he had to have a little fun. After a little charming came, “Can I have a sign for my yard?â€...

Published on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 by Katherine My middle son is THAT kid. The one who makes people laugh, pushes the limits and enjoys not being like everyone else. In between college and working, he DOES play Pokemon Go a bit with his friends. Yes, this IS like everyone else… except….. On Sunday he went to the Norfolk Pagoda with two of his friends to play. They soon discovered this was a hot spot as they ...

Published on Sunday, July 31, 2016 by Katherine This month's photo blogging theme is "Photographer's Choice." How could I not choose Corolla!  This little guy perched nearby as we washed the salty sand off our feet. 2.  My oldest and my brother decided to try fried mole crabs.  THAT will be a post in the next week or so! 3.  Catch! 4. We had a beautiful storm this month in Corolla. ...

Published on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 by Katherine Yes, we are waiting on results for a few recent heart tests. Yes, he has a zipper scar down his chest. But this summer my son was finally able to do something I thought he may never do again. Standing on the beach taking pictures, it unexpectedly hit me. Hard. And I started to openly weep. Not cry. Not choke up. But weep. There was a family of tourists next to me ...

Published on Thursday, June 23, 2016 by Katherine You may recall my first Devacurl Deva Cut.  What a horrible flop.  Since then I changed to the head (and more expensive) (and more experienced) stylist.  Things have worked out better since then. Ever since my son's month in the hospital, or his "heart shenanigans" as he calls it, my hair has become even more of a mess.  First of all, I have a streak of white tha...