Day 71.  What odd little flowers I found today.  Tiny little purple flowers with what I think is the stigma growing long and curly.  Well, I got locked out of the church today.  While I was waiting for a key to arrive I was walking around out behind the building and found the flowers.  I'm just glad I had my camera with me.  

Day 70.  Seems like it's not just old horses that get put out to pasture.  Even old horse trailers get left out and abandoned.  I hope it was in better shape when it was being used.  I wouldn't even  want to use this one to move in.  Maybe it had been abused and not taken care of, or just plain neglected.  I'm sure it was a good trailer at one time, doing exactly what it was supposed to do.  And, now it just a shadow of its former self.   However,  even this trailer can be repaired and restored back to usable, if someone is willing to spend the time and energy.  All it takes is for some one to want it.  Man I am glad I'm not a trailer, they are a lot of work.

Day 69.  I had to hang fly strips in the church today to try and get rid of all the flies that found their way inside.  As I was hanging a pair at the fellowship hall doors I looked down and found this.  I watched him for a little while and was quiet amused.  He would wait for a fly to land on the floor and then rush over and try to grab it.  He didn't catch any.  He spent his time running in circles trying to accomplish the impossible.  If he would have asked me, I could have knocked a few down, they would have been stunned and he could easily gather them up.  But, he didn't ask.  How often are we too busy running around trying to accomplish the impossible and won't ask for help.

Day 68.  We had a funeral today.  So, I was pretty busy and then waited way too late to take a picture.  Also, I'm trying to get Scooter to pose.  He doesn't like looking at the lens.  This is what I have for today.  No great words of wisdom or sentimental flashback.  Just a picture of Scooter.

Day 67.  Where have all the days gone.  Summer is over ,and it's almost October.  I already miss sitting in the back yard and looking at the stars.  This year has gone by so fast there hasn't been much star gazing.  I used to sit there and watch for shooting stars, and follow the big dipper as it moved through the summer.  Summer is already over and I saw the big dipper once.  And that was because Annie needed to find it for a project.  It was cool when she finally saw it though.  Life gets so hectic and there's nothing you can do about it.  So, we do the best we can to keep up.  However, even Jesus had to go away for a little while.  After feeding the five thousand he send the disciples ahead and he went off by himself.  Then He came to them walking on the water.  I wonder if the stars were out that night.  Imagine the scene, no artificial lights around and a man suddenly shows up walking on the water.  And to make it even more spooky,  the moon and stars are shining down literally illuminating this man so he appears to be glowing.  No wonder Peter said, "Lord if it is you...".   Well anyway, take some time to sit and look at the stars and let the hectic day melt off of you.  You'll be glad you did.

Day 66. I love taking pictures in the dark.  I never know what will show up and what won't.  Sometimes it disappoints but usually it surprises.  The key is to not focus on the darkness, but focus on the light that shines through the darkness.  It's kind of like looking for the good in a person instead of just seeing the bad.  If you focus beyond the surface you just might find something beautiful.  So go ahead and take a shot in the dark.

Day 65.  Don't worry,  he's actually smiling.  He loves to smile but he just can't be still to do it.  Stacy always asks me "Why don't you smile in pictures?".  I do smile.  But, when I look at the picture it looks like I'm growling or something.  I wonder what people think when I smile at them.  Do they know I'm smiling or do they think I'm angry at them?  Some people never look happy.  I don't want to be one of those people.  I'm a happy guy and I want my face and attitude to show it.  So if you see me around and I look upset,  don't worry.  I'm probably just smiling.