Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009)
One of the hardback art books I have on my shelf is called “Andrew Wyeth, The Helga Pictures.” My edition is from 1987 with the text written by John Wilmerding. So, you might be […]
Kenny Rogers’ America
During the process of organizing my books I came across a photography book that I thought I had lost. It’s called Kenny Rogers’ America by Kenny Rogers. You probably didn’t know that one […]
Calico-the-Shelduck, Chapter 1
Chapter 1 “Calico-the-Shelduck“© 1). It’s now been two weeks, March 29, 2013, since I discovered Calico on the lake. Today, I found him hanging out near his favorite rock. (Photo 1) 2.) And, then a […]
Mother’s Day 2013
Last year for Mother’s Day I wrote an article about the meaning of the red and white rose. It told about a Southern tradition that was special to me when I […]
Author, James Clavell (1925-1994)
The spine of a children’s book shelved on a bookcase to the right of my computer table in my office library captured my attention today. And, wondering what is written inside I stopped […]
A Cat named “Moo”
Meet “Moo” the most active kitten I believe I have ever met. She’s a present my niece got for her birthday this month. Isn’t she cute? And, she’s curious about […]
Old House in North Carolina
“If only walls could talk.” Have you ever been driving down a country road and for a quick moment see something out of the corner of your eye that causes you to […]
Spring has finally arrived
EVERYTHING started to bloom this week. First, it was the Cherry Tree Blossoms, and… Then, the vines on the fence had yellow flowers. And, in the backyard the Wisteria perfumed the […]
The Game of Marbles
Did you know that the “Game of Marbles” has been popular for many cultures for thousands of years throughout the world? This game with colored glass marbles mentioned in 15th […]
The painting called “Fishing”
Who painted this? Arthur Hunter or Colin Hunter? This is a photograph of a LITHO that I found discarded in a rain-soaked frame. At the bottom of this 8×10 is written “Fishing by Arthur Hunter“. During the […]
Science,Cornell Lab of Ornithology
WHAT KIND OF BIRD? Click on the image to get a clearer view. How many times have you heard the question, “What kind of bird is that?” I know I have […]
Easter Greetings 2013
Easter is Sunday, March 31st. Easter Eggs by Mary Gilmartin “When I was a little girl my mother boiled a pot of eggs for Easter And then, she would let […]
The Seedling, No. 2
Photo: October 20, 2012, the day “Pumpkin” sprouted My posting October 30, 2012 “The Seedling, No. 1″ was the beginning of a story about a six-year old boy who brought home a tiny seed […]
Authors, Jacqueline Bouvier
The book,”One Special Summer,” written and illustrated by Jacqueline and Lee Bouvier, a 1974 edition, I found today hiding behind some books in the oversized section of my home library. So, I decided […]
The Carving History, Stone Mountain, Georgia
The Confederate Memorial Carving on the face of Stone Mountain in Georgia depicts three Southern heroes of the Civil War: Confederate Presidents Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. […]
The Piano and Perseverance
I learned how to play the piano when I was ten years old on a “Baldwin” piano. And, recently I found a plak and hung it in my office reminding me of the lesson […]
Duck or Goose?
Every time I go to the park to walk I always find something interesting to photograph. Today I saw a ”different duck” in the lake enjoying the sunshine all by himself while dozens […]
Alpine Village, Helen, Georgia
My travels into the North Georgia mountains on Friday took me farther north to an alpine village in Helen, after my first stop to visit Gibbs Gardens that I featured on my earlier posting. The […]
Spring Gardening, Gibbs Gardens, Georgia
This weekend was a great time to spend time outdoors celebrating the beginning of Spring. That’s exactly what I did on Friday when I decided to drive one hour north […]
Happy Flowers
Reblogged from Zeebra Designs & Destinations: These past few weeks have been difficult for a number of people that I know. Some are caregivers or are dealing with chronic […]
Outdoor Quarry Exhibit, Stone Mountain, Georgia
The “Outdoor Quarry Exhibit” is a “must see” if you ever visit Stone Mountain Park located near Atlanta, Georgia. It plays an important role in the history of Stone Mountain, a […]
Authors, Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991)
Today, March 2, is the birthday for Dr. Seuss! …and “get ready to read across America” is being celebrated. His books are filled with imaginative characters and rhyme. In my collection of […]
Authors, James Thurber (1894-1961)
The author, James Grover Thurber, wrote forty books in his lifetime with “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” being his most famous story. It first appeared in the The New […]
Photography, The importance of backups
Today I decided that I must backup my photographs on my computer’s hard drive. So, for the past couple of hours I have dragged and dropped photographs into new folders, […]
Winter, Snow Cream
Snow is something that sometimes visits where I live. However, this year we had none. But, that still doesn’t keep me from thinking about the day a couple of years ago when […]
Books, Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
Did you know that Ulysses S. Grant, President of the Unites States from 1869-1877, wrote his book, The Complete Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant , finishing it just days before he died? […]
Authors, Pearl Buck and her Russian Apple Pie
Reading a brief biography about Pearl Syndenstricker Buck , (1892 to 1973), I learned that she spoke both English and Chinese from childhood and her parents were missionaries in China. When she moved permanently back to the United […]
Holidays, Valentine’s Day Poetry
Love is like a tree It starts as a seed You plant it you nurture it And let it grow And soon enough it becomes a gigantic creation of life […]
Sherman’s Neckties, American Civil War (1861-1865), Georgia
History leaves its mark on the land and in the minds of future generations. One war between the states known as the American Civil War began in 1861 and will […]
Treasure Island, The Gulf Coast of Florida
The Treasure of the Gulf Coast, Florida in USA This is the time of the year when everyone is wishing for warm weather. Spring break for most colleges is just around the corner. And, […]
Authors, Shel Silverstein (1930 –1999)
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Shel Silverstein began writing and drawing at a young age. He became a cartoonist, playwright, poet, performer, recording artist and a Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated songwriter and best known […]
Tea, African Red Roobis
I started drinking African Red Roobis when I discovered it at a coffee shop. Then, after five years passed, it was no longer available. That’s when I started buying the Twinnings […]
Moses-the-Hamster
Moses-the-Hamster by Mary Gilmartin Once upon a time several years ago in a preschool classroom a dwarf hamster lived inside a large cage. He loved to run, stopping only long enough to […]
Art: Picasso
In my collection from 1986, I have a memorable videocassette set about Picasso. They are a comprehensive video anthology taken from intimate and exclusive home movies and photos containing over 600 […]
Authors, Lewis Carroll
Did you know that Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, born in the village of Daresbury, England, January 27, 1832, is best known by his pseudonym, Lewis Carroll? His books include the children’s […]
Miniature Chair Museum, Stone Mountain, Georgia
Everyone is passionate about collecting something. Mine is “old books” and the older the better. The other day I discovered a unique gallery on Main Street in the Village of Stone […]
Authors, A. A. Milne
The author, Alan Alexander Milne, was born on January 18, 1882 (131 years ago) and had an only child, Christopher Robin Milne, August 21, 1920. And, in 1924, When We Were Very Young, was published launching A. […]
A Bright Vision
Reblogged from Sotardalen Nokota Horses: If we would see the world through eyes like these, No one would hunger, no one would freeze. We would travel the earth over unshod […]
Art: Whistler (1834-1903)
An American-born painter and graphic artist, Whistler spent most of his creative years in Paris and London. He’s probably best known for his portrait painting of his mother, Arrangement in Grey and […]
The Wren’s Nest, Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta’s oldest house museum, The Wren’s Nest, was home to Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remus tales and Brer Rabbit stories from 1881 to 1908. His stories inspired by oral storytelling […]
New Year 2013 Resolutions
A new year always brings a new list of resolutions. Some people write them down thinking this will help remind them of the goals they made. But, for some reason […]
Photography: Reflections
Today is Monday, December 31st and it’s the last day of the year 2012. My reflections of the year of 2012 have been good ones; and, “I hope yours have been […]
The fluffy brown dog
If there ever was a puppy that I wanted to pick up and hold, it was this one. My path often crosses those of pet owners walking their dogs. There are […]
The World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta, Georgia
In 1886 the world of Coca-Cola began in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. John Stith Pemberton, a pharmacist created a distinctive tasting soft drink that could be sold at soda fountains from a flavored syrup. His partner […]
Holiday, Stone Mountain Christmas at Night
I revisited Stone Mountain Christmas at the Crossroads again. And, this time it was at “night” and things looked a lot different. I found Santa waiting to talk to all the little […]
Art, Wood Sculpture
Creations made from wood have always intrigued me. Photo 1: a close up of carving, could it be a young Aztec warrior. Photo 2: a Welcome board, with the head of a mallard. Photo 3: a […]
Horse-in-the-Pasture
When I drove past a pasture, near where I live the other day, something prompted me to pull over to take a closer look. That’s when one of the horses walked up […]
Photography, The Red-Berry Tree
What a magnificent little tree I found proudly standing in the landscaped area of a parking lot today. Upon approaching to take a closer look I discovered that on its limbs hung dozens […]
Holidays, Stone Mountain Christmas during Day
Celebrating the holidays at Stone Mountain Christmas usually happens at night or on the weekend during their operating hours. Today I visited Crossroads and it was during the day. The decorations are up just waiting for all those […]
Angel Oak, Johns Island, South Carolina
“The Angel Oak Tree is a Southern live oak located in Angel Oak Park, on Johns Island near Charleston in South Carolina. The Angel Oak Tree is estimated to be in […]
