Pic Today 4/22/11

MAGNIFICENT MORELS

Good morel hunting in Missouri.

Once each Spring, when the rainfall is sufficient,

and winter has left finally gone,

and the sun warms the forest floor . . .

it's time to hunt for morel mushrooms.

This year, the hunting was good.

Morels are plentiful and plump.

(Sorry, but I can't divulge the exact location.)

There seems to be enough for all!

Hurry, they will soon be gone.

Pic Today 4/21/11

JEWEL OF THE ADRIATIC

"Venezia é una cittá magica."

Venice is indeed "a magic city,"

a place of indescribable beauty

and one of my very favorite destinations

(and infinite photo opportunities.)

A good friend is traveling there tomorrow,

and in her honor I share these images today.

Buon Viaggio!

Una grande vacanza a Venezia.

Pic Today 4/20/11

LIFE IS GOOD

when we think it's good.

Life is bad

when we don't think.

(Don't you love it

when anonymous strangers

stick white coffee cups

in a highway overpass fence

to spread the word?)

LIFE IS GOOD.

Pass it on!

Pic Today 4/19/11

FAREWELL KIRKWOOD HOBBY STATION

Trains are an important part of Kirkwood, Missouri . . .

from its early days in the 1800's

to its current freight and passenger routes.

And for the past 25 years,

this has included model train enthusiasts

shopping at Kirkwood Hobby Station,

just down the street from Kirkwood Train Station.

After 25 years in business,

Kirkwood Hobby Station is closing its doors.

Through the years, this popular hobby shop

has featured a variety of model trains (all gauges),

model kits for airplanes, boats, rockets and historic replicas.

How many of us will always remember

the electric train running 'round the tree on Christmas morning?

Thank you Kirkwood Hobby Station.

We shall miss you, and wish you well in your retirement.

Pic Today 4/18/11

EARTH DAY FESTIVAL

(Sunday, Forest Park, St. Louis)

Perfect weather, sunshine and

thousands of "flower children."

And it was all FREE!

Music, dance, food and fun . . .

face painting, art demonstrations,

hands-on kids projects, weaving, tie-dying,

"green" ways to conserve, recycle and

be kind to the earth.

This year's festival theme:

BE THE CHANGE!

Everyone joined the parade through the park,

even momma goose and her 5 little goslings!