New Directions In Life

In life, you can change direction, change your clothes, changes partners, and even change your mind. But changing who you are is often next to impossible. Your past will follow you. In todays fast paced world of social networking, social media, news papers, cell phones and traffic cams, weather cams, and who knows what else, there is just no where to run or no where to hide. The real you is still there no matter what you do, or where you go. A new start is a great idea, and sometimes its something you may need. But all too many people find out that when they get to where they think they want to be, the grass wasn’t as green as they had hoped it would be. Life remains the same. You have the same struggles, same bills, same children, same desires, nothing seems to have changed but your location, and a lot less friends. But, I’m not knocking change of scenery, or even a new place to live, I’m just wondering is it really worth it.

So, you can cross those bridges in either direction. If you are a hard worker, determined to make it work you just may succeed, and I hope you do. I can promise you that it can be done, but I can’t promise you that you will succeed. Leaving your family, and friends behind is a big decision, especially those that really love you, and care about you! I’m rambling on here, talking to the wind. So, if you are reading this and any of it applies to you, then I sincerely hope you are hearing me loud and clear. Think long and hard, have your ducks in a row, and be prepared. I hope it works for you! The good thing is, you can always come back home if it doesn’t. I’m sure you will be welcomed home with open loving arms!

Sunsets

I’ve been chasing sunsets for over forty years and I am still amazed by them. Living in south central Louisiana there are so many trees (and that’s a good thing) that it can be hard to a good shot, so it takes a little planning and forethought to be in the right place at the right time.

Well, I’ve found another way to get up above the trees and get some great sunset and sunrise photos. Still, timing is everything and if you aren’t on your game so-to-speak, you can still miss some great photos. This particular photo was taken while flying my Phantom 2 over Lake Concordia, and is actually an outtake from a video. So I had many frames to choose from to get the shot I wanted. I hope you like it.

My Dixie

Dixie Marie, she came to me just a ball of fur, full of life, small enough almost to hold in one hand. Right away I knew that she was special. We bonded immediately, a bond that has lasted close to fourteen years. I lost her May 3rd, 2014, probably the saddest day I can remember in a long time.

My home has a void, like the air has been sucked right out of it. The whole family loved her, but she was mine and I miss her tremendously! She may be gone, but her presence is still felt. She slept on the floor by my side of the bed, and I was accustom to stepping over her when I got up in the mornings. She’s not there to greet me when I come home anymore, or to place her chin on my knee when I’m eating, and waiting for a handout. I won’t hear her footsteps on the floor anymore, or her special bark, but I know she’s not suffering. She gave everything a dog has to give, and gave it well.

She’s buried on the hill overlooking the lake, a spot I know she would have loved. I hope she’s running in greed fields, or lying in the sun soaking up some rays, she deserves the best, she earned it. Dixie lived a long life, she was a great gift. Thank you Lord for the time we had together.

Rest in peace my Dixie Darlin!