Pines, Pines, Oaks






All these taken near Atlanta.

Summer on the Border


Looking south towards the Georgia line.

Tick Free Photo


Right after I took this photo, a huge dog tick crawled onto my leg. The thing about that is: on the one hand, it's a little disturbing in and of itself, but on the other hand, it makes you wonder what other ticks have hopped aboard without being detected.

Unfortunately, this has been a heavy summer for ticks. The mountains aren't the only soure; I'm not safe in my backyard, either.

Jacks River Dip


Last week I brought my camera on a little hike and swim on the Jacks River. The water was nice and cool.

Race to the Top


This is the sort of enthusiasm which helped Tennessee win the Race to the Top competition.

Connecticut "Ocean"


I've had some nice hikes on our New England trip (now wrapping up). Unfortunately, each has been in weather too wet for me to risk brining my camera. So instead all I can offer is pictures of the "sea" (really Long Island Sound as seen from Connecticut; very flat water). I was almost eaten by birds, as you can see from the second picture, and I didn't even see any whales eat any of those people on the rocks. (I don't know those people, but they framed the last shot somewhat well)

New England Roadbed Jumble


We're in New England at the moment. We've spent more time at parks than hiking at the moment, but I'm looking forward to a real hike tomorrow.

Summer's Here


I suppose that we have another week until meteorlogical summer truly begins, but I'd say we're there. Kids are out of school, and soon I'll be out in the woods almost every day.

Hit the Deck


This was the view this afternoon, resting on my back on my deck, looking up at the white oaks in the breeze. I wish I could do it justice. The whispering oaks, glowing leaves, and layers of branches have to be experienced firsthand.

You Will Be Assimilated

I showed up at Greenlife this morning to have breakfast, but they were closed for a "company meeting." I had a thought, but I dismissed it as impossible. And yet: it was true.

Is this how Guinan felt when the Borg showed up at Earth?

Green Cloudland Canyon


Cloudland Canyon made for a green family hike last weekend. The waterfalls were in fine form.

Bastrop Cottonwood


A big cottonwood trunk on the banks of the Colorado River. Photo taken in Bastrop County during my Texas trip ten days ago.

Things are finally extra-green here in Tennessee. I'm hoping for an inch of rain once a week all spring long. Sounds good, eh?

Red Clay Porch View


Taken today at Red Clay State Park.

The Shady Spot


In the land of the sun, the man with the shady spot is king.

Austin Changes


I spent last weekend in Austin. They keep building new stuff (and KGSR changed frequencies), but plenty of old standbys remain intact.