Remembering Dad

My dad was a hero. Even if he had never gone to war, he would have been a hero to me. He joined the Navy at seventeen years old and all the action he saw, as represented above, happened 6 to 9 years before I was born. If he had not made it, I wouldn't have known the difference, but he did and I'm here to remember the legacy that he and countless others left to us to live in the greatest country this world has ever known. I'm proud of him and the others for their sacrifices, as we celebrate another Memorial Day.
He was a member of what is called the "greatest generation"; I believe that. Ours, and succeeding generations will never live up to that title because we have been raised in privileged status. Never having to endure the hardships of life that a Great Depression delivers. But that is what builds character and an easy life can never do that.
Thank you, Dad, for what you did for me, and all that generation: I salute you, and God bless you.

Left Hanging...

In the cool of the early morning, I like to get the outside chores done - like watering the garden and flowers. The older I've gotten, the heat and humidity that comes naturally to the Heart of Dixie in late spring and early summer has become increasingly intolerable. While I was outside this morning, I was noticing several items that catch my eye every time I venture out.
I've known of this old country farmhouse all my life, and when it became available, I purchased it several years ago from the surviving children. The original owners have passed on, and, as it was a farm, there are a lot of memories left literally hanging on rusty nails and pegs. These are a couple of them. I have often wondered just what all the old keys went to - they don't fit anything around here, now.

More From The Garden

We thought all the blooms of the Coral Red Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) were gone, but this morning I saw more blooming so I snapped a few shots of it. Did not know it, but the red honeysuckle is native to America while the pungent white grow-everywhere type is Asian. The red is not invasive while the white is.

Pam has a lot of different color combinations of these little ones in her flower bed. Dianthus is of a genus that includes the pinks and carnations.

Mini Cooper

Emily dropped by today. She just received her new car (well, not brand-new, but new for her), a Mini Cooper, Saturday, and wanted some pictures of it to put on her Facebook page. It's a cute little thing!

Sunday Morning Fog

Did you see it? It rolled in silently on little cat feet.

The Huntress/aka/The Pole Cat

Sydney, on her perch, searching for her breakfast this morning.

Early Morning Pansy

Dew-dripping. Pam had just left for work and called to tell me this little one needed some exposure, so I propped it up on the toolbox of my truck for a little attention. (As always, click on the pic to get a larger view)

Created: 5/13/10
6:43:32 AM

Canon EOS 5D
EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens
ISO speed 50
Shutter speed 1/40 sec
Aperture f/5

Home, Sweet Home

I took this early this morning, right after the sun came up. This is facing southwest, back toward Moulton.

Red Honeysuckle

I like this plant. I try to take a few shots every year of it's life.