I was blessed to be at Minnehaha Falls Park on this glorious day. The water gurgled, and the sun shone. Click on the images for fullscreen. Lightbox and slideshow options are available through this post. Tree shadows fell on the mist from the falls. Later, at the bottom of the falls, an observer enjoyed the rainbows in the mist. For more information on this Continue Reading
Coffee in California, or Coffee on the Quest?
Do you have a daily coffee ritual? I know that I look forward to my coffee each day. Coffee can be a constant in life, especially in times of change, or travel. On each of my trips, I always plan where the coffee's coming from, like on this trip to California. Coffee in California Click on the image for fullscreen. Lightbox and slideshow options are available through this Continue Reading
A Perfect Summer Day in Fort Snelling State Park
I can't believe summer's already here. Where did spring go? But summer's here, so let's enjoy it! We took advantage of a perfect summer day by going to Fort Snelling State Park. Living in Minnesota, our summer is way too short to squander. We try to appreciate every beautiful day we have. Enjoy this movie of the trail around Pike Island. If you have problems with the Continue Reading
Finding Beauty Even in the Dark
The days have been dark and dreary. A cold wind nips at the face and penetrates clothes. Although it feels like forever since I last saw the sun, my pictures prove it has only been a week. I scan through, searching for the right one to share. My eyes stop on the one below. As always, click on the image for fullscreen. Picture taken by Astrid Bryce at the Minnesota Valley Continue Reading
Snow Surprises Along the River Bluffs
The morning was meant for pictures. I woke up to snow coating every branch, and not just the evergreens, but the slim deciduous branches, too. I instantly started preparing for multiple hours in the cold, dusky dawn. But where to go? My husband and I decided that the river would be a good place to capture the magic of the morning. So, off I went to the confluence of the Continue Reading
