Hawk on a branch with cocked head looking down.

What a beauty.

Texas sunrise.

Sunrise. Sunrise. Texas sunrise.

“Oh My” red rose

Red tea rose.

Blue Chiffon in bloom

Several new Blue Chiffons blooming

"After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world." —Christian Dior

Reflection of rustic building in a window

Reflection of an unseen tree in a pond.

“Reflections”

German shepherd in her bed looking at camera.

Just a sweet innocent girl.

Closeup of German shepherd thoughtful face

German shepherd cuddly in her bed looking at camera

Sweet baby girl.

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Photo of hard copy of US Constitution and Declaration of Independence.

I needed a hard copy, just because…

What used to be called a “box turtle” but is actually a tortoise sits in her tank sunning under her vitamin D and heat lamps. She’s posing with a mountain of bedding on her back.

This is Big Mama. I rescued her from an illegal pet shop in Galveston about 35 years ago. She was pregnant. One of her babies lived a year, but she has seen much of my life—teens on. My 3 daughters love her today as I did when I was their age.
May Big Mama make you smile today #reptiles

Hawk in the woods

Pretty hawk. #nature #wildlife

Charlie the beagle and Angel the German shepherd snuggling.

Happy Valentine’s Day from Charlie and Angel.

Sweet kitty purring and posing in exchange for some love.

“Pet me” eyes of Athena.

Bunny emoji laughing.

Time to re-read “Civil Disobedience.”

Kitty Athena comfy, purring and snuggling while I read.

When I read, Athena is there to snuggle. Sending kitty love to those who need it today.

German Shepherd (Angel) and Beagle (Charlie) snuggling together in a sweet moment, showing their love for each other.

Puppy love. Our Angel and Charlie spending some sweet time together. #dogs #shelterpets #love

Seagulls, ducks and geese in a pond enjoying a beautiful day

Seagulls, ducks and geese in a pond enjoying a beautiful day

When the world around you seems unrecognizable, step back into nature to ease the anxiety and breathe in the purity and beauty of life. #nature #naturelife #justbreathe

Raindrops in the foreground with bare trees and grey sky in the background

Moonroof raindrops in a grey sky on #Bluesky
#nature #trees

Relax with a warm, crackling fire on a cold day. #relax #fireplace #naturalsounds

Red Christmas cactus in full bloom

Christmas Cactus in bloom.

Charle the Beagle pawing gently a Angel the German shepherd’s nose

Puppy love. Angel and Charlie are best friends. #GSD #Beagle #puppylove #Bestfriends

Wolf moon in January

Wolf moon in January, closeup photo.

Wolf moon in the dark sky last night. #moon

Bright, full moon behind bare branches at sunrise. The sky is just turning blue.

Moon at sunrise saying hello to the... #Bluesky

Longhorn in woods posing for the camera

Sweet brown and white young longhorn curiously looking at the camera

I love our neighbors! They come and go, and are so sweet when they are here🤘 #LifeinTexas #longhorns

That made me laugh 😂

Beagle sitting on a chair outside, resting his head on the armrest.

Charlie, our awesome shelter Beagle, enjoying the chilly, sunny day. He sure knows how to take it easy. #Beagle #adoptapet #shelterdogs

I just want to give it a squish. Adorable.

😂

Precious!

Gorgeous!!!