Where has all the time gone? Seriously… this little puppy who started out very timid and shy, afraid of absolutely everything has turned into the King of the House. Matter-of-fact, as I type this he’s having his daily hissy for lunch… #iwantitnow #notintenminutes Charlie turns 12 today, hard to believe! #timetocelebratecharlie

I’m trying to think where I saw this sign years ago… Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC I’m guessing… I love when dogs are included. They’re always so happy to be out and about. They’re usually allowed inside LOWES near us, Charlie had a blast going up and down the aisles – it’s a good time. Apparently it’s also a social event because when you bring your dog to the store, everyone else who has a dog stops to talk, ha ha. #goodtimes

I think this image says it all, don’t you? It’s proof that ANYTHING is possible. Imagine, growing so beautifully, every part of this fern is perfection, the beautiful green, the shape of each little leaf, it’s amazing. Against all odds this tiny plant is flourishing in the tiniest spot, in a broken area of a sidewalk . When I saw it, I had to stop to take this photo. Even sun, albeit not much, found it’s way to this tucked away spot.

Marshes, lakes, streams – Michigan is a beautiful state. It seems that when I visit I see so much beauty that I’m taking photos like crazy and still leave without photos of PEOPLE! Ugh! NEXT TIME!!! This has quite the moody vibe, doesn’t it?

Nasturtiums are a favorite for so many reasons. Their vibrant color is a big draw, so striking against the green leaves! I didn’t realize how good they smell until my mom pointed it out the other day when I was visiting. Nasturtiums are also edible. I have had them on my plate several times in a nice restaurant but I didn’t eat them.

For as long as I can remember, if I am out of town, Fred will pick me up at the airport with a bouquet of flowers. This is the sweetest gesture ever. I deplane, come through the gates and see his smiling face standing with beautiful flowers and everyone is watching to see who… It’s good to be home, especially to see Fred’s smiling face!

Tulips. They’re just so elegant. I love how they move with the light. They close up and stand tall at night and open to the sun following it ever so slightly. The colors are gorgeous, the pinks, oranges, yellows and whites are my favorites. Even a small bunch is so pretty!

I was letting the dog out before the rain began the other night and when I opened the door the window box looked so pretty. It’s really filling in after two weeks! SWEET! I love images when there is a light on in the house, so pretty. Lighting is important.

The other night we had wild rain for a few minutes. When I looked out the front window the amount of rain was generous and looked so cool with the live oak trees and the Spanish moss illuminated by the street light. I snapped a quick photo, which I normally wouldn’t post because of the graininess, but…