I am back in New York visiting my parents who live in a town known to be one of the stops on the Erie Canal. For anyone who is outside of this large state, when you say you are going to New York, it is automatically assumed you are going to be near New York…
One of my favorite songs growing up was Rainy Days and Mondays sung by the incomparable Karen Carpenter. And, such is today – a Rainy Day and a Monday. The song goes on to lament being down, not fitting in, and having the blues. Although I don’t feel this way today, I can relate to…
You move so slowly, Until you see me on the path. Quickly, you scoot away to the edge, Stopping momentarily to listen to More of my approaching footsteps On the gravel. Then, you’re off again, Scuttling into the dry forest Debris where you blend so perfectly. Still, if I bend down to look Under your…
Last February I had my hair cut and colored as I’ve had done for the last ten years. My natural hair color is a dark brunette. When I was younger, my hair was almost black it was so dark. Over the years, I’ve run the gamet from having a friend color (she was a hairstylist),…
As we move into the next year, there will be more challenges. Hopefully, this will include a resumption of an in-person school year for our students. As we transition, once again, there will be challenges to overcome even though it might mean the resumption of things we consider to be “normal.” At school, it can…
This cabin is our own “fixer upper” on some land we bought in Wisconsin in 2019. Everyone we tell about the cabin says, “how cool!” But, it’s really beyond repair. Unlike one might think, it is not a historical landmark and was inhabited until 1995 by an “old” lady. Our plans for the cabin, which…
How did it get to be June 1st already? I know this year has dragged on for some but it seems to have gone fast for our family, especially the last six months. This past week, we were pleased to see all three of our sons. We also got to visit with my sister in…
We’ve been to Washington, D.C. three times in the last ten years. The monuments to our fallen soldiers are a sight to appreciate and contemplate. They have made the greatest sacrifice for our way of life – a free life. Perhaps most impressive is the tomb of the unknown soldier, not pictured in today’s piece….
Today is Silent Sunday, a day of the week where I feature my own photography on a specific theme. All photos are copyrighted by Carol Labuzzetta and there is no permission to copy in any fashion without express permission from myself. Thanks.
We had a spectacular storm early on Tuesday evening. It took place after dinner, blowing in on winds from the west. I ran outside with my phone and small camera to take photos of the clouds lit with the sun from behind. A gentleman, who is a friend of a friend, told me in a…