Ocotillo is just the coolest plant — if you read my blog long enough you’ll discover that I say that about most native plants! This first shot was taken in on the road from Santa Elena Canyon to The Basin in Big Bend National Park. Next one was taken in the canyon itself — that’s […]
Blogging!
Several people have asked me how to start a blog. It’s pretty easy to do — you’ll need blog software and a server to host your blog on. Usually you don’t have to install anything on your computer at home, you just need a web browser to access the blog software. The server has the […]
Inspired by Gift Wrap
A postcard from The Container Store arrived the other day and I thought the scarf on the snowman would be neat to try and make with patterned paper — warning — The Container Store is dangerous for neat freaks like me — you’ve been warned! What do you think? What have you been inspired by […]
WordPress is neat!
Figured out how to add a calendar to the home page! And a list of the most recent posts! Now I’m off to try some ideas for Christmas cards, will post if any come out!
Chimney Trail
One day at Big Bend we decided to hike out and see the rock art at The Chimneys. It’s a 3 mile hike through the desert — mostly flat with a well marked trail. Was nice to be walking on flat ground again after the days in the mountains, it really gave us a chance […]
The Window
I have some pictures from our trip to Big Bend National Park that I’d like to share, and thought I’d start with The Window — many people consider this the classic scene from Big Bend. This sunset pic was taken from a lookout by the start of the trailheads. The Window is formed by water […]