As I write this, we’re in the middle of winter. It was just a few days ago that a storm went through and dumped about eight or nine inches of wet powder. Now, that half of the snow has melted away, it’s lost some of its fresh appeal. Alright… using the word “appeal” may be […]
This little stretch of stream is a place that I like to visit. Each season offers a different, unique perspective. I enjoy seeing the spring and summer flowers growing on the banks. Fall offers yellow leaves dangling from the trees. Of course, the ice formations hanging from the rocks offer their own beauty in the […]
I captured this picture a few years ago. This Amish farmer is seen picking corn with a pull-behind corn picker. A lot of work goes into a crop before it gets to harvest. There’s the initial time invested in fieldwork and planting. Afterwards, comes countless hours cultivating and tending the new crop to help it […]
I drove by this old barn a few hours after some snow had dusted the scene. Although the snow would be history within a couple of days, for now it coated the ground in white. As a truck driver, I don’t enjoy driving on snowy and icy roads. Over the years, I’ve accumulated a collection […]
You never know how the weather will be in November. One year, it will be cold and snowy. The next, it will be warm, mild and feel like an extension of October. This snow was the result of a squall that passed through a few days after Thanksgiving. After making a delivery, I was offered […]
Thanksgiving is a time when we remember our blessings. One of the traditional images that many of us have seen is that of cornucopias – filled with the fruits of a successful growing season. By the time that the holiday is held on the fourth Thursday of November, many farmers are done harvesting their crops. […]
It has often been said that if one can’t fall asleep, then they should count sheep. When I was growing up, my Mom put a little twist on that. She told my sister and me to count our blessings if we couldn’t sleep. A few weeks ago, I drove by a farm with this large […]
It’s the middle of November, and the majority of the leaves have fallen by now. Yet, there are those stubborn ones that are determined to hang on to the end. As we approach Thanksgiving, many of the last surviving leaves are beautiful. They seem to pop out against the brown of barren trees. Looking at […]
Each trip offers a chance of a new adventure. Most of the time, we have a destination in mind. But, once in a while you and I may just decide to take a drive and see where we end up. The rolling hills here, along with the curvy roads, create many unique views. One may […]
As I look at this picture, one of the first thoughts is how the blue sky reaches to the horizon. Yet, the vistas afforded by the Appalachian foothills of eastern Ohio offer some terrific views. The blue skies, fall colors and cattle grazing in the distance offer a peaceful, restful image in an often chaotic […]