Here We Are Again

Since my last post - feels like a million years ago - I've had a few interesting span comments appear.  It's now 2022 and hopefully, COVID and all that entails is truly in our review mirror.  Surely those in power have learned a few good lessons on handling a worldwide crisis and will make better decisions in the future - I don't see everyone truly locking down again as we did in 2020. 

So onward we go.  I'm again attempting to post/update this blog with similar content as in the past, but with some new things as well (it is titled From All Directions after all). I've considered Vlogging, but don't think that is for me (right now) - I follow several vloggers who are great (editing, filming etc all wonderful), and I follow several who really need a bit more - well more (better editing, steadier filming, posting content just to post something - may not be the best idea). 

Unrelated - it's October! While not really autumnal weather in my area, our nights are cooling down, and the shift of the earth on its axis is noticeable when the sun is high, just not the same high as summer. This month's celebration is Halloween and that means FreeForm airs spooky movies every day! Around here we like spooky not frightening - although the OG Halloween movie is still the BEST!

If you made it through all of the above - thank you.  Stay tuned for more (and better/informative) posts in the near future. 

Headstone from a 2020 road trip exploring our county

Checking In

I haven't visited this blog in quite a while (2 years - ouch), but looking back it appears this is my usual pattern...start strong in the new year (every 2 years) then life gets in the way.  This time I'm making no promises about sticking with it, but hopefully you'll see me posting a bit more often.  Honestly I thought blogs were no longer in style, but it seems some are making a comeback.   Hope everyone had a safe new years and is looking forward to the new year and new decade.

Looking for an image to post - realized I'm behind in picture editing as well - so neglecting everything (except my kids -- that's where all my time and energy has been).   Image from 2019 trip to Louisiana.  I'm ready for the next road trip.

Avery Island 2019

It's Been a While

Yowza -- didn't realize how long it has been since I've visited or posted on this blog.  It isn't highly read, but still helped me keep a routine of regular writing.  I've read about a few original bloggers (those who started in the early days) are returning to blogging after tapering off in recent years, so I though I'd give it another go as well.

So to catch you up on my activities:

reading - Outlander series (979 pages/book = massive undertaking), and others on my growing to-read pile

writing - some poetry (I'll share later)

photograph - yes, some

research -- all things Texas and especially my county.  I have some ideas for projects, but collecting information (I like research) at this time

Not enjoying this continued extreme cold weather and the threat of deadly flu at every corner.  We've been lucky so far and I've been reminding everyone, including myself, basics such as washing hands, eating correct, getting enough sleep. I'm ready for spring.  The yard is so soggy from all the rain I haven't been able to venture to the big yard and check for signs of spring.

Where I have been:

twitter -- I've been more active recently - it's quick and nearly effortless

instagram -- trying to post more, but sometimes I feel like I'm posting the same thing over and over.  I have been in the day-to-day routine (rut) for months and it's just not exciting to post those things (not exciting to me).

One quick picture of a possible project -- in very early stages - a very unique cemetery.

Fox Hound Cemetery