Lake Naconiche ~ Home of the Goddess of the Forest

Many of you were curious about yesterday's post, Goddess of the Forest.  She is simply a piece of yard art that resides near this scene on Lake Naconiche a few miles from where I live.  She is a concrete casting with a barely noticeable blue tint that has been leaned up against a tree trunk in the back yard of my friend JB's brother's home on the lake.  JB is in the process of building her retirement home close by and this is the scene from their back yards.  I love the reflection of the clouds and the trees in the water.  I can't wait to visit in spring and again in fall to see the reflection of autumn colors in the water.  I'm certainly going to be on the lookout for a "goddess" to adorn one of our trees.

Goddess of the Forest

Doorway ~ Nacogdoches, Texas

It doesn't appear this door has been opened in some time.  The doorway is above the street approximately two and a half feet and I wonder how did plants find anything in all that concrete to put their roots in.

Vintage American Flyer

Thanks to all who visit my blog.  I always try to return your visit. 

A note to Minor in Toyko:  I have attempted to post a comment to your blog on three occasions.  For some reason your blog will not accept my comments.  My sincerest apologies.

Pensive Angel

Methodist Cemetery

Center, Texas

One of the oldest cemeteries in Shelby County

First burial - 1861

This cemetery is located two blocks from the city square

Creeeepy!

Abandoned House on a Hill

Marshall, Texas

Can't you just hear the creaking floors, the squeaky doors, the wind whistling through the broken windows, the rats pittering and pattering through the attic?  Even the trees, devoid of leaves, scream "Haunted!," "Spooky," "MERRRR-DERRRR!"  And believe it or not, there is a CEMETERY across the street!  Halloween is just too far away ~ I don't have the patience to save it that long.  I just wish I had been further down the hill when I snapped the pic, because it was truly a haunted house on the hill!

Pyracantha on a Weathered Window

Does to Fawns: Look Both Ways Before Crossing the Road

We have a herd of eight white-tailed deer who we frequently spot on our land.  One morning they were in our meadow which is our front yard and when they got to road, they stopped and patiently waited for a car to pass by before crossing.

Is This Blog Going to the Birds?

Cluck, Cluck, no!

Chickadee

FINALLY I was able to get a decent shot of something other than a cardinal (although those cardinals are pretty photogenic birds).  I think Magpie once mentioned that the chickadee was one of her favorite birds, so I hope you like this one, my friend.  I have become somewhat fascinated with how birds position their feet on whatever object they choose to perch upon.  Notice this fellow (or lady?) has her feet in opposing directions!  Pretty cool, huh?  Could you do that?

Betty White

I first posted a picture of this female cardinal on my picture-a-day blog back on December 20 (see it here) and called her Golden Girl.  I have since changed her name to Betty White.

Mist

Winter

A Watchful Eye

An answer to two questions on yesterday's post about the Old Pot.  Two people asked why would someone buy an old rusty pot like that.  Here in the States, such items are collectibles if they are antique, rustic, and/or depict early Americana.  Others view them as decorative.  I could possibly envision using a pot of that type as a planter.