Slice of Life Post March 30, 2023, by Barb Edler

This week I was blessed with a tour of Glenda Funk’s artwork which inspired Maureen Young Ingram to do the same. Both tours were wonderful. Yesterday, Rita DiCarne shared her observation of squirrel’s gymnastic moves and the need to slow down to observe nature which inspired my post today: a nature tour, a gallery of photographs I’ve taken mostly from my backyard.

Moonlight and sunlight on the river are magical. I think the trees form a heart shape in this photograph, a perfect frame for this gorgeous full moon.

River barges go up and down the river throughout the year when the river isn’t frozen. At night tow lights will flash across our sliding glass door. I often wonder if the captain of the tow or the deckhands can see us sitting inside.

A replica of the Nina. I took this photo while on my way to work one “first day of school with kids” I just love the way it turned out. This was taken near Rand Park, a must visit if you ever come to Keokuk. The river looks much more like a lake above the dam and is called Lake Cooper in honor of the man who designed the dam.

Of course, it’s not always sunny here. I took this photo from my patio. You can see one of our solar lights on the right.

I love to take photos of our lilies. This one is a special hybrid that Dr. Messer, an orthodontist, grew. I bought several from him once. Sadly, he’s moved away from the area like so many other people.

I’m in love with taking sky photos. This one was taken at sunrise in Florida, but doesn’t this look like a great big bunny?

I like to call this photograph moon dancers. The sky was so strange on the day I took several of these photos. I do not have a special camera so it’s not as clear as I’d like it to be.

I’d love to post a few more photographs, but I think I’ll save them for another day. Happy Thursday to all!