“Photographs open doors into the past, but they also allow a look into the future.” — Sally Mann

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Sunday, 06/15/2025: Posted photo — Gospel Cover.

This is the Gospel cover at our church. I like the details on the cover. The book is very heavy, and the inside message is important.

I took this photo when I was putting up the numbers for the hymns. Looks like I was too close, so the top of the holder is cut off.

Monday, 06/16/2025: Posted photo — Foot on Summit.

Whenever I hike a mountain, I tough the summit. I have hiked Wachusett many, many times (hundreds of times) and always touch the summit. Some people think that it is strange that I do this. It is just a habit of mine.

Tuesday, 06/17/2025: Posted photo — Burl on Walnut.

A burl on a tree is a large, rounded outgrowth, often found on the trunk or branches. These growths are typically a result of stress or injury to the tree, like damage from insects, fungi, or physical trauma. Burls are used to make furniture.

This tree is at the intersection of West Side Trail and Old Indian Trail on Wachusett Mountain. I have often wondered what the cause of this tree’s injury was.

Wednesday, 06/18/2025: Posted photo — Watermelon.

The entire watermelon is usable. Pickled rind is the most widely known way to eat the rind, but it can also be candied, juiced, stewed, and baked.

That is something to think about. How many of you have eaten watermelon rind. I may have to try this sometime.

Thursday, 06/19/2025: Posted photo — Angel of Patience.

The “Angel of Patience” is a figure associated with virtues like endurance, resilience, and the ability to bear suffering without becoming upset.

I have posted a photo of the Angel of Patience in the past. I took this photo this week and needed a filler photo. To see my other posting, look at my post from May 26, 2024.

Friday, 06/20/2025: Post photo — More Mountain Laurel.

Busy day. I wanted to take a photo of a daily routine to use for my other photo project. Just ended up taking a photo of one of the other mountain laurel bushes in our yard.

These are pink. The ones I posted last week were white.

Saturday, 06/21/2025: Post photo — Camping.

This is my tent set up in our backyard. I set it up in our backyard to dry it out from last weekend’s Relay for Life. I set it up on Monday night before my hike. When I came back from my hike on Monday, my tent was still damp, so I left it set up.

It has been raining and very humid most of the week. Unlike most weekends lately, it rained during the week and not on the weekend. I was finally able to take down my tent and get it ready for my next backpacking adventure.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

“Sumens imagines consolatur et inspirat me.”

“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”