Ruby Tuesday

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Snack Time

 We had our first dusting of snow two weeks ago and our first really cold temperatures.  That combination brought birds to the feeders continuously.  Finches and Cardinals abound, but these Woodpeckers are much less common.  This feeder is actually a little small for him. As you can see, he has to wrap himself around the base in order to feed.  Still, the nut and berry seed blend is worth the effort and he will make several trips during the day.  I wonder what tomorrow will bring?

Skywatch Friday

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Rainbow Sky

There are mornings when I wake up and look out of the window, I know that the sunrise is going to be special.  I hurry to get dressed and make my way to one of several of my favorite locations to photograph the beginning of a new day.  I am never disappointed.  This sunrise was captured just prior to the new year.

For some reason, last week's inspirational video didn't get uploaded correctly and I was not in a position to make the corrections.  In fact, my wife and I were in Arlington, Texas for the Cotton Bowl game.  So,  I will try this again.  Choirs are among my favorite means of praising the Lord and the Brooklyn Tabernacle choir is among the best in the business.  So, here they are with "Days of Elijah".  Enjoy.

 

Wordless Wednesday

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Morning Sun

Ruby Tuesday

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This past week-end my wife and I traveled to Dallas (Arlington), TX to see the 2012 Cotton Bowl game between the Kansas State Wildcats and the Arkansas Razorbacks.  We had a great time.  One of the fun things to do at any major event is to people watch, and it is especially fun at college football games.  Since the Razorbacks are red and white, I have selected a few examples of Hog fans at the game.

 Okay, this isn't a Hog fan, this is "Tusk", the Razorback Mascot.  I don't know if he got into the stadium or not.

 The iconic headgear of a true Razorback fan is a Hawg Hat.  This is one of the newer designs.  By the way, you should probably know by now that I have no idea who these people are.  They just happen to be random photos that I took outside of the stadium, prior to the game.

 The ladies seemed to be the most colorful and decorative in their attire...however,

  the students tend to get a little more creative with their hairstyles.  But, my favorite Hawg fan of all is this young man.

WOOOooooooooo, PIG!  SOOooie!!! RAZORBACKS!!!
Oh yes, the Razorback beat the Wildcats 29-16.  Great game.
Happy Ruby Tuesday all. 

Skywatch Friday and More

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December Sunrise

I took a week of vacation between Christmas and New Years Day.  One morning I looked out the window and knew there was going to be a great sunrise.  So, I grabbed the camera, jumped in the car, and drove a couple of miles to one of my favorite places to capture sunrises and sunsets.  I was not disappointed.

While you are reading this, my wife and I will be in Dallas (Arlington), TX for the Cotton Bowl.  We have never been to a major college bowl game before, so this should be some serious fun.  I am an OU alumni, but we live in Arkansas.  That means that on Friday night I will be wearing Crimson (just like OU), and calling the the HOGS!!!!  WOooooooo  PIG!  Soooie.  RAZORBACKS!

My first inspirational song for the new year will come from one of the finest church choirs in the country, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.  As those of you know, who follow this blog, I LOVE Southern Gospel music.  I love quartets.  But I also love great choirs, and "Brooklyn Tab" is the best!  There is something special about a hundred voices praising the Lord.  Enjoy.

Have a blessed week-end.

Wordless Wedesday

Camouflaged 

There is a ravine behind our house and deer can be seen there quite often.  This doe has been living in the area for at least the past 4 years.  How do I know?  If you look closely you will notice that she is carrying her left front leg.  I have no idea how she has survived on three legs for this long.  The wooded areas, not far from our home are filled with deer hunters in November.  Somehow this little lady has managed to "dodge a bullet".  Even more impressive is the fact that there are bobcats and coyotes in the area and a less than agile doe would seem to be an opportunity for them to take her down.  Still, she finds a way to keep on keepin' on!  I have all of the respect in the world for this little survivor.

 

Ruby Tuesday

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Our friend, Mary the Teach, at Work of the Poet  has announced that she will no longer be hosting Ruby Tuesday.  It is a sad day for me.  Ruby Tuesday was the first meme that I participated in and the one that rekindled my interest in photography as a serious hobby.  Thank you for that Mary.  As a result, I now participate in Wordless Wednesday and Skywatch Friday.  I suppose I will have to find another meme to occupy my Tuesday's.  These meme's force me to look for specific photo opportunities and capture images based on that subject.  I am going to miss Ruby Tuesday, but life does go on and I understand Mary's desire to move on with her blog.  Again, thank you Mary for hosting a great meme.  Thank you fellow bloggers for capturing some wonderful images for me to view and thank you for visiting my humble outpost in the blogosphere.

Nut and Berry Blend

I bought a new bird feeder hanger a week ago.  The base attaches to the rail on our deck and the arm swings out over the yard.  Since I put the "Nut and Berry" blend of seed in it the birds have finally found the new food source and are starting to come on a regular basis.