We started the cross-journey that I have been keeping records of, and intending to write about for perhaps that long. As it is the anniversary of our departure – and I have not been here much – I thought it a great moment to get back into the swing of things. Much has happened in the backyard, but I think just focusing on the travel adventure right now is best,…

From the right angle, spanish moss, which seems to be taking over all the trees in the backyard, looks bright and cheerful in the sunlight. It is difficult to capture that bejeweled look. After four or five attempts, this was the best I could manage. I’m going to try again with this one sometime. It conveys such a look of the perfect summer’s day. This image looks dulled because all…