• Outside My Window

    Outside My Window ~ 11.7.10

    Outside My Window…is blue skies and sunshine ~ a beautiful day in the neighborhood albeit a windy one.  The temperature at 11:00 a.m. is 49ºF with winds at about 17mph, gusting up to 25mph which makes it feel like 43ºF outside.  A bit nippy for sure!  This may be our coldest day yet this season.  Our forecast high is 53ºF with windy conditions expected all day long and a low tonight of 36ºF.  We are a little below our average with these temperatures.  Right now it appears that the week will be just as beautiful but because of the chilly temperatures at night, I have brought all the plants inside that…

  • Life In General,  Miscellaneous,  Virginia

    Lake Maury and The Lion’s Bridge

      Last night, I was organizing some files on my computer when I ran across the folder of photos I had taken one afternoon at Lion’s Bridge.  I had posted the above image and mentioned that I would write more about him ~ and then I promptly forgot.  I need to work on that!  🙂 Lion’s Bridge is actually a dam.  Information regarding Lion’s Bridge as taken from the Mariner Museum web site: Known as the Lion’s Bridge, the dam forming the lake provides a breathtaking view of the James River, as well as a family gathering place to enjoy the Museum Park. The beauty of the dam is enhanced by…

  • Outside My Window

    Outside My Window ~ 7.12.09

    Outside My Window…actually, I am sitting on my back patio ‘outside my window’……errr, sliding glass doors.  I have finished my 2.25 run on this beautiful, 78 degree, fairly muggy morning.  And oh yes, it was hot when I was running.  As I said, I am now in my tiny backyard enjoying a cup of blackberry sage iced tea (in my cool Catalina Island cup ~ ahhhh, Avalon ~ thanks Doo!) as I cool down.  I thought “why not” sit out here and do my thing because after the run this morning, it actually feels nice and cool sitting here.   🙂 I am thinking…why a couple of my tomato leaves on…