My contribution to Monochromia this week.
The Roanoke Sound
This was the sky that met me as I left the beach on the bike a couple weeks ago. Even though the rain threatened (and eventually soaked me), I could not resist stopping to take the shot.
Category Archives: Photography
Random Colors of Summer
I’ve so many beach photos to work through, yet I’ve been challenged to find the time to get it done.
Rather than go much longer without posting, I thought I’d share a few random shots.
Things that drew my eye,
reminded me of summer,
and lovely times at the beach.
Thanks for visiting today! I appreciate you continuing to drop by even though I don’t post as much as I used to.
I’ll be visiting your blogs soon. If there is a post you are particularly proud of, please include the link in the comment section!
Dems Da Rules
So many things at the beach are camera worthy, and let me tell you, I sure do have a lot of photos to work through!
The water! The sunsets! The wildlife!
and yes, the signage!
No Pets, No Fires, No Parking
So many places you can’t go …
and things you can’t do.
Don’t litter,
pick up after your furry friends,
and be sure to call 473-5252 if your vehicle is gone.
But you know what? It’s all worth it!
More photos from Nags Head soon!
A Few Words With -Laurie Buchwald
Have you met Joe yet? He interviews friends and photographers on one of his blogs and I was honored to be the subject for this post. Joe is an incredible photographer, a good friend, and someone I cannot wait to meet one day!
Nags Head, NC
This woman is on vacation! Woop Woop!!
The 420 mile ride to Nags Head, NC included
*wonderful views and roads,
*a downpour that thankfully lasted only 15 minutes,
* riding in the dark with my way illuminated by lightning (which also illuminated the “Bear Crossing” signs – I SO want to see a bear!),
and as always, a cold beer at the end of the ride.
I wish I was better able to express myself with words so that you would understand what it felt like to ride across the Intracoastal Waterway in the dark, to smell the water, and to see the lights in the distance, but not see the water. To see the huge orange moon and not be able to stop and capture it with my camera. To know that somehow I had to share the glory of that ride in words instead of photographs.
You’ll just have to trust me.
Counting Down!
100 Days To Go! **
In that you have all been so supportive of my run for the House of Delegates, I thought I’d give you a look inside the campaign. The best part? The staff, organizers, interns, and volunteers! Their enthusiasm keeps me energized!
They knock doors!
They make calls!
They are organized!
Then there are the folks I get to meet along the way,
the friends who volunteer to canvass for me,
and meeting the Lieutenant Governor was pretty great, too!
And of course, you already know about the beauty of the 12th District.
All in all, the positives far outweigh the challenges! Thanks for your words of encouragement and support!
** You probably know that I am a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, and when providing care for pregnant women, we calculate their gestational age based on their last menses, which gives us their EDC (their “due date”). At the beginning of this campaign, I decided to consider Election Day, November 3rd, my due date! Based on that, I am 26 weeks into my campaign gestation! Hee hee! Gotta have a little humor, right? **
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Getting Around
Yes! The campaign is affording me time on the bike! And of course that means, a teeny bit of time with the camera, too. I’m not getting the practice I need, nor am I learning more about the camera, but it sure feels good to play a bit while working!
The 12th District in the Virginia House of Delegates includes parts of Pulaski County,
The City of Radford,
most of Montgomery County,
and Giles County.
I’ve knocked over 2000 doors, and I sure am fortunate to do it in such a beautiful place.
100 Days ’til Election Day!
(and in 7 days … VACATION!)
Gratitude II
It was a long time coming, but I finally had the chance to say thank you to everyone that helped me out after my motorcycle wreck. Bad things happen, but good things can come of them. For months I was showered with love and care and it has been a goal of mine ever since, to say thanks.
Family and friends gathered on the new porch this past weekend, and Tim captured the scene beautifully.
Friends and family came from far and near. For once it didn’t rain, and the sound of laughter was the only music we needed.
Thank You. Two simple words with a whole bunch of love all wrapped up in them.
A New Milestone
It’s been two weeks since I’ve posted! Where did the time go? 🙂
Thankfully, in between closing down the old practice, opening the new, and campaigning for Delegate, I was still able to find a few moments with the camera.
This first photo is from Carson’s Courtyard, a little resting spot in downtown Radford, created with Community Development Block Grants.
On another day, I stopped by the American Legion Building. Built in 1928, the building has served as a temporary courthouse, Catholic church, daycare center, Radford Arsenal hiring office, dance hall, voter registration office, polling place, and home to Main Street Radford. The American Legion members have started a restoration drive to raise funds for this historic building.
On July 4th, I rode the motorcycle to visit a few of the communities in the 12th District.
One of three covered bridges in Giles County, the Sinking Creek Covered Bridge was built in 1916.
This next one was taken with my new Samsung Galaxy. Those of you who know me well, will realize that I have changed phones after 15 years as a Blackberry user. Not sure it was a good move yet …
The Newport Parade
was followed by the Blacksburg Parade,
and then it was back home to the City of Radford for music and fireworks.
A few days later, the campaign office was buzzing with the sound of volunteers and staffers working the phone bank.
So thankfully, despite the pace of life, I’m still finding moments to pull the bike over and enjoy the view.
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‘Tis Pleasing to Me
My contribution to Monochromia today …
Happy 4th of July to those in the States, and for everyone else … Happy Day! And if you haven’t visited Monochromia yet, please do!
Life on the Bike and other Fab Things 