Archive | January, 2008

Return of the Esperanza!

Hooray – the Greenpeace Esperanza is back on the seas again to protect the whale population from those who threaten it the most. Aside from adoring what they do for all the obvious reasons, they have a special spot in my heart because I used to immerse myself in their website, browse the blog, and [...]

Brrr

So, no snow but at least it’s cold and I can wear all my fun scarves, hats, and coats! Always trying to look at the bright side Texas was grand, and not only did I spend some wonderful quality time with my best friend, but I made a couple of new friends, as well! We [...]

PLEASE Snow, Snow, SNOW!

So, we already got teased once this week, and I’m pulling for some real snow in my neighborhood today! The weather alert looks like this: Heavy Snow Warning /O.NEW.KFFC.HS.W.0001.080119T1200Z- 080120T0200Z/ MADISON-CLARKE-OCONEE- OGLETHORPE-WILKES-ROCKDALE-WALTON- NEWTON- MORGAN-GREENE-TALIAFERRO- SPALDING-HENRY-BUTTS-JASPER-PUTNAM- HANCOCK-WARREN-TROUP-MERIWETHER-PIKE- UPSON-LAMAR-MONROE-JONES- BALDWIN- HARRIS-TALBOT-CRAWFORD-BIBB-MUSCOGEE- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…ATHENS… CONYERS…COVINGTON… GRIFFIN… MILLEDGEVILLE…MACON…COLUMBUS 406 AM EST SAT JAN 19 2008 …HEAVY SNOW [...]

Off to Texas

August 2004 This was taken during my last visit, and who knows – maybe we’ll take a reunion shot to see how we’ve changed – glad our friendship is strong as ever!

Beautiful Day

Callaway Gardens — Pine Mountain, GADecember 2007

VDUB Central Rocks…Again!

Anybody remember my first post about this place, long ago? Well, it was a positive one and my return visit has been another pleasant encounter. Saturday was my one day off for the entire week, and after loading presents into my trunk, running back into the house for my forgotten sunglasses, and hopping into the [...]