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Cocoa Paws

This is a favorite photograph because it shows the white touches on her paws. (One of the things I fell in love with the first time I saw her.) I almost cried when she went…

A Gift from Opal

Several years ago, Opal my beloved neighbor gave me a Japanese Maple tree. I accepted it on one condition—that she would help me plant it. She did; and so far, it has grown to be…

A New Sweatshirt for Fall!

Cocoa shows off her new sweatshirt that she got at Harpo ad Mimi’s, a special pet boutique. Thanks to Dog School 101, she learned to wear doggie clothes. Actually, this is a good thing, especially…

Simply Quiet and Peaceful

Sometimes, you don’t have to travel far to see something inviting. I looked outside my window yesterday morning and noticed the fog had settled in on Pretty Hill. That is the name I have given…

I’m Not Going to Say It . . .

I’m not going to say, “leaves of gold.” In fact, someone please stop me from even thinking that cliche! But I will say that one of my favorite times to do photography is in the…

Experiencing Fall at Toccoa Falls College

After a devastating fire in 1913 threatened to close Toccoa Falls College, God gave the school’s founder Dr. Richard Forrest a promise that has become the college’s anthem of faith: “The Spirit of the Lord…

Solely for Reba!

Cocoa Joy listens as I explain that her weekend adventures have been canceled. “Rats and Cats!” was her only reply. She truly believed she would have an opportunity to go on her first Delta Society…

Smile for the Camera!

I was a little mystified by the fact that just three weeks ago this mother woodpecker and baby were still hanging around the house. I had tried to take a photo of them a couple…