I found this flower interesting as I saw it today. I liked its size and color.
Wednesday, 11/26/2025: Posted photo — Rose.
Whenever I need a photograph, I look for a rose. I found this one in a store as I was doing my grocery shopping. I went shopping a day later this week since I was sick in bed all day on Monday.
Thursday, 11/27/2025: Posted photo — Lilys Home First Kiss.
Lily’s Home First Kiss Resin Garden Statue, Little Girl and Boy Kissing. This is on the porch at my in-law’s. We were there today for our second Thanksgiving dinner of the week. The first one had 20 people and this one had only nine.
Friday, 11/28/2025: Post photo — Wild Turkeys Windsor Ware.
I have posted a photo of these plates many times before. I just needed to post one today.
Saturday, 11/29/2025: Post photo — Footprint.
We had some squalls go through the area yesterday and today. I was out doing yardwork, finishing cleaning up leave, when they came through so I stopped working yesterday, finishing today.
That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.
“Sumens imagines consolateur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per camera mean.”
“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”
“When I photograph, what I’m really doing is seeking answers to things.” — Wynn Bullock
Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.
Sunday, 11/16/2025: Posted photo — Apples.
Apples provide numerous health benefits, including improved heart health, better digestion, weight management support, and a reduced risk of chronic diseases like certain cancers and type 2 diabetes. We like to use McIntosh apples for baking pies and I eat Gala apples for health reasons.
Monday, 11/17/2025: Posted photo — Acorn Squash.
Acorn squash is a starchy vegetable and is a source of carbohydrates and vitamin C. It may offer numerous health benefits, such as providing antioxidants, promoting digestive health, and more.
I cook acorn squash once and a while. It does take a while for the squash to be cooked, 45 minutes to and hour, but the end justifies the means.
The first shopping cart was invented by Sylvan and Fred Goldman in June 4, 1937. The original patent for the “Combination basket and carriage,” was filed in 1937 and granted to Sylvan Goldman in 1939 (US patent 2,155,896). With the introduction of shopping carts, shoppers were able to carry big items and a lot of items at once. This made shopping a lot easier and revolutionized the shopping industry.
Every week I go shopping on Tuesday nights. I always look for something to photograph while I am shopping. This week I was in an abstract, or artistic, mood and saw the shopping carts lined up.
What a wonderful sky this morning. This photo was taken just before sunrise. The reflection of the light off the clouds makes them look like they were painted.
The colors of sunrise are primarily red, orange, and yellow, but can also include pink, purple, and blue. As light travels through the Earth’s atmosphere, the blue wavelengths are filtered with the longer red and orange wavelengths reaching our eyes. This is the same phenomenon as in sunset.
Thursday, 11/20/2025: Posted photo — Compass.
This is a photo of my lensatic compass. I am in the middle of an article about how to orient a map and compass using a lensatic compass. I have written the same article using a fixed declination baseplate compass and wanted to explain it using a different type of compass.
A lensatic compass gets its name from a magnifying lens on the rear sight that is used for reading the compass dial accurately. A lensatic compass is good for taking bearings in the field and is not easy for beginners to use on a map. A baseplate compass is one that has a plastic see through baseplate that is better for using it with a map and easier to use in the field.
Friday, 11/21/2025: Post photo — Stained Glass.
During medieval time, when many people were illiterate, stained glass windows were used the depiction of Biblical events to teach those who could not read about the events and lessons in the Bible.
Some of the newer churches do not have stained glass because of their maintenance. There are not many craftsmen that can restore the stained glass, if needed. Also, many of the older windows have led in them. I always enjoy looking at stained glass windows and the stories they detect.
Saturday, 11/22/2025: Post photo — Poinsettia.
The Poinsettia, or Christmas Flower, is a plant from Mexico and Guatemala. The plant was used to make dyes and medicines. I read on a website that the name poinsettia comes from Joel Roberts Poinsett, a U.S. ambassador to Mexico appointed by John Quincy Adams in 1825.
The plants can be kept as houseplants, though they require specific care to trigger the bracts to change color and “bloom again” the following year.
Tips for Caring for and Growing Poinsettias at Home that I received from another website.
Poinsettias can thrive at home in the right conditions. Pay careful attention to light and temperature to keep your plant healthy and happy.
Poinsettias should receive direct light. Placing them in an east or west window will ensure they receive bright light daily.
An indoor temperature of 65-70 degrees is ideal for growing these plants. Damage may occur if poinsettias are placed in environments where the temperature fluctuates, or where the plant may become dried out or chilled from a cold draft, heat duct, poorly insulated window, fireplace, fan, or space heater. Temperatures below 50 degrees can further damage or even kill poinsettias.
The soil for poinsettias should be kept moist. Do not allow plants to dry out or wilt! Excessive wetness or poor drainage may rot the plant’s roots.
That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.
“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”
“Sumens imagines consolatur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per cameram meam.”
“Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing.” – Barry Finlay
Monday, 11/10/2025: Posted photo — Bouquet of Flowers.
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” – Lady Bird Johnson
Tuesday, 11/11/2025: Posted photo — Orchid.
“Orchids are nature’s way of telling us that beauty comes in many forms.” – unknown
Wednesday, 11/12/2025: Posted photo — Sunrise Through a Window.
“A sunrise is Nature telling you that it’s time to cherish another day on Earth. Enjoy life.” – unknown
Thursday, 11/13/2025: Posted photo — Firewood.
“A man may plant a tree for a number of reasons. Perhaps he likes trees. Perhaps he wants shelter. Or perhaps he knows that someday he may need the firewood.” – Joanne Harris
Friday, 11/14/2025: Post photo — Reflection in Water.
“Be praised, my Lord, through sister water; she is very useful, and humble, and precious, and pure.”
– Francis of Assisi
Saturday, 11/15/2025: Post photo — Mushrooms.
“Advice is like mushrooms. The wrong kind can prove fatal.” – Charles E. McKenzie
That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.
“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”
“Sumens imagines consolatur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per cameram meam.”
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” — Elliott Erwitt
Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.
Sunday, 10/26/2025: Posted photo — Corn.
“Corn is a healthy grain and a source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It may promote eye and digestive health.” https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/corn
Monday, 10/27/2025: Posted photo — Gourds.
“Gourds are any of the hard-shelled fruits of certain members of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. Many gourds are cultivated as ornamentals, decorations, or food crops, and some can be dried and used to make decorative or useful objects.” https://www.britannica.com/plant/gourd
Tuesday, 10/28/2025: Posted photo — Roses.
Just a photo of roses for today. Shopping day leads to “what am I going to photograph today?” There are usually flowers where I go shopping.
Wednesday, 10/29/2025: Posted photo — Onions.
“Onions may provide potential health benefits. These may include reducing the risk of several types of cancer, improving mood, and maintaining skin and hair health.” https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/276714
Thursday, 10/30/2025: Posted photo — Rainbow.
This is an older photo of a rainbow. Rainbow symbolizes new beginnings and change.
I am posting this photo as a symbol of joy and remembrance.
Friday, 10/31/2025: Post photo — Knollwood Memorial Park.
“Knollwood Memorial Park was founded in 1898 by a group of people with a vision of a modern garden-style cemetery that would serve the residents of Eastern Massachusetts. Centrally located in an idyllic setting overlooking the Neponset Valley in Canton, Massachusetts, Knollwood’s location on 340 acres was carefully selected for it’s natural beauty.
Although it is one of New England’s oldest and largest memorial parks, Knollwood is a modern, well designed cemetery with exquisitely manicured grounds. Distinctive works of Carerra marble sculptures and statuary provide visitors with inspiring settings while flowering trees and a myriad of floral plantings serve as a lovely haven that comforts those who come to remember their loved ones.” https://knollwoodmemorial.com/about/history-of-knollwood/
We were at the park for an burial yesterday and took a photo of this statue.
V/. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord. R/. And let perpetual light shine upon her. V/. May she rest in peace. R/. Amen.
V/. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R/. Amen.
Saturday, 11/01/2025: Post photo — Reflection.
A reflection of a fake Jack-O-Lantern in a window.
That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.
“Quod scripsi, scripsi. Ingeniarius sum, non scriptor.”
“Sumens imagines consolatur et inspirat me. Pulchritudinem mundi video per cameram meam.”
Photo by Joseph Ciras 