Meaningful and tired are the words for my thoughts, feeling and photos for 2018. Over the year I was able to take beautiful photos, spend time with people I enjoy, do work that I find meaningful and I am still surprised at that. Being tired was my overall experience this year.I have never worked soContinueContinue reading “A Meaningful and Tired 2018. Year end photo gallery.”
Category Archives: Travel
Sights from the Mountain; A Look Back at 2016
So to keep from bitching about how disappointing 2016 was from my point of view and keeping my mind off another medical procedure I am planing to have this week. I wanted to lighten up and share what good things did happen in 2016 and skip my reasons to complain and just share my JoyContinueContinue reading “Sights from the Mountain; A Look Back at 2016”
Halloween visit to the haunted Lunatic Asylum
Visiting the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is my favorite place to explore as an artist and photographer.So when a friend explained a desire to see the huge building in person this Halloween, I was over joyed to share my love with them. So Oct 29th we spent the day exploring and learning about one ofContinueContinue reading “Halloween visit to the haunted Lunatic Asylum”
A National Quiet Zone and a National Radio Telescope.
I maybe the last remaining member of my family to not have a smartphone. But when traveling to Green Bank, W.V. and the National Radio Telescope Science Center, I am not alone. This 13,000 acres of land inside the Monongahela National forest is designated as A National Quiet Zone. Residents in the area are notContinueContinue reading “A National Quiet Zone and a National Radio Telescope.”
West Virginia Flood waters of Change 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TESaFvdduZg It has been a very long hard couple of days for friends and family all over my beloved state. It seems as if God opened the floodgates of destruction on some of the most fragile and isolated communities of Southern West Virginia. If they had little before the flood waters rushed into homesContinueContinue reading “West Virginia Flood waters of Change 2016”
Day trip to Parkersburg, WV and Blennerhassett Island State Park
West Virginia is bound by the Ohio River along its western border. Rising from the deep green water of the river is a 500 tree covered acre island. Blennerhassett Island is now a historical West Virginia State Park that is accessible only by ferry or personal boat. The island is home to a 200-year-old mansion,ContinueContinue reading “Day trip to Parkersburg, WV and Blennerhassett Island State Park”
AFHA AmeriCorps, Who We Are, What We Do, Who We Serve.
My friends and I in AmeriCorps serve my state in so many ways I thought I would let you explore some of the interesting things about, “Who We Are, What We Do, and Who We Serve in the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area in collaboration with AmeriCorps. The Appalachian Forest Heritage Area is a regional initiative to promote,ContinueContinue reading “AFHA AmeriCorps, Who We Are, What We Do, Who We Serve.”
A Town that Time Forgot, The Heritage Center of Beverly West Virginia
Often when people travel by car they are so busy trying to reach their destination they never take time to stop and enjoy little towns along the way. Beverly, West Virginia in Randolph county is a mountain town that time forgot. It is a place to enjoy walking on historic streets, take educational tours andContinueContinue reading “A Town that Time Forgot, The Heritage Center of Beverly West Virginia”
New Year Photo Review 2015
New Years is the time when everyone one gets a second chance . It is a time to rejoice in the new beginnings of life and to mourn the loss of the lives we have lost. It is my time to look back at some of the wonderful things we have done and places weContinueContinue reading “New Year Photo Review 2015”
Deep Under Ground, Seneca Caverns Pendelton, WV
At the top of a mountain is the opening into the earth that leads to Seneca Caverns. I have always been fond of tunnels, caves and any old, deep dark place. My husband is of coal miners blood and he too likes the closeness and beauty that is found in places that make you feelContinueContinue reading “Deep Under Ground, Seneca Caverns Pendelton, WV”
Mountain Mama Reads and Writes 