I have to consider this often: if I were to move back to the city, I would not have views like this one at my finger tips or rather, at the end of my camera lens.

I’m working on a book, with another author, about the history of the city where I live. It’s basically a photography book with lots of interesting historical information. Amazingly as I worked last Sunday, Chip was totally content to hang out with me on the living room sofa. I told him, “Once this book is done, we’re heading out on a ‘road trip’ to some place special.”

And then there is Cocoa, who never fails to make me smile.

Cocoa is ready to go on a walk and not wanting to sit with me on this very slanted rock. We were at Black Mountain this past weekend and hiked a trail that is always fun in the winter because it is fairly kept up and safe. She’s talking to me in this photo and definitely saying, “Let me down and let’s GO!”

Here’s a photo of Black Mountain Lake. It’s located below the state park that is closed during the winter and is a beautiful location for walks and picnics.

Faded fall leaves still cling to the trees but Spring is on the way. My Jasmine is beginning to bloom and the Jonquils have been blooming for weeks. What’s up with this winter?

The sign says, “Hike your own hike.” I hope this is what I will be able to do at some point this weekend even with a little rain in the picture.