Monday, May 9, 2011

Magpie 65


He gazes at the birds
In his hand.

He wonders.

What has nature wrought?

He thinks.

This is all that life means.

Birds . . .

In the hand.

Others.  At Magpie Tales

IN A HURRY



O.K.   But what's the rush?

Sunday, May 8, 2011

MOTHER'S DAY 2011

My Mom
Hattie Loretta (Hylland) Taylor
1904-1953



A Western Mom



Instructions for all Moms

Here's hoping you all have a
Happy Mothers Day!

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Friday, May 6, 2011

THE LEADER OF THE PACK

I spotted this group of motorcycles this week and couldn't resist a photo.


Parked nearby all by itself was this lovely white Harley.


Of course, I couldn't be sure but the contrast to the bright colors of the other bikes could mean that this belonged to "The Leader of the Pack!"


Thursday, May 5, 2011

THE 3 STAGES OF ALERTNESS

Blackwell was taking a breather from his toils of the day, lying in the shade on the back patio, nearly asleep.



So you thought.  But without changing his position, he was suddenly awake.


And then . . in a blink . . on alert.


What stirred him to this stage?


Need you even to have asked.  Just look at that plump, prime target.


But the story ends well.  The bird, dumb as it is, flew away to safety before Blackwell started his charge.

And another day slows to a conclusion.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

WOOD YA'?






These photos are products and proof of an idle mind.