Bridge of Lions

St. Augustine - 2019 The Bridge of Lions crosses the Matanzas River near the south end of St. Augustine's Old Town in northeast Florida. The bridge provides access to Anastasia Island, a barrier island protecting the mainland from the Atlantic Ocean. This photo was taken shortly after sunrise. Thought for the Day: We cannot do …

Striped Sentries

On Watch Zebras have keen eyesight. You often see them in pairs looking in opposite directions on the "Endless Plain" of the Serengeti, keeping an eye out for predators as the rest of the herd grazes. By comparison, wildebeest have poor eyesight so they travel along with the zebra for protection. Wildebeest have a knack …

Hogback Covered Bridge

The 1995 film, "Bridges of Madison County" starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep, made famous this area in south central Iowa.  So, one hot day last August, I meandered through Madison County and saw four of the six covered bridges. This one is Hogback Covered Bridge, built in 1884 and measures 97 feet long.  It is …