Storm on the Horizon

This is what it looks like on The Prairie when a summer storm rolls in. You can hear the thunder rumbling and see the lighting in the distance.

Where ever I stand on the farm, I can see the horizon. So, storms coming in can be very intimidating.

The winds became stronger making the trees swirl around. I got so excited that this photo is out of focus. But, I wanted you to see how dark it became at 6 pm.

 As usual, the electricity has gone off a couple of times and the Dish connection for the TV has been interrupted. Forty-five minutes later, the storm has moved on.

I thank God for the much needed rain.......

Meggie Mac

Monday's Country Backroads

Driving the back road to the farm has no shortage of barns to photograph. This particular one caught my attention with the massive backdrop of trees. In editing the photo, I first tried to soften it, hoping to take some of the heat out of it......yesterday's temperature of 99 degrees.

 In the end, I decided to show you just how hot it was, standing on the side of the road, capturing a glimpse in my life on the farm.....

Meggie Mac

Lily's Art Work

You may be familiar with the artist, Paul Klee, born in Switzerland, in 1879. This is my granddaughter's interpretation of his famous painting called, Senecio.

So what is so special about her painting, other than the fact that she is my granddaughter? She is only 6 years old.

 This is a borrowed photo of Paul Klee's painting.

She and her brother attend this amazing school, of my daughter's choosing, that encourages each child's creative side. While doing the research on Paul Klee, I found Miss G's Art Room. I hope you check it out and see what dedicated and creative teachers are doing with the younger generation.

And on that same note:  In the future, I will write a post about "My Son, the Amazing Teacher".

This week end I have been spending all my time with family. My oldest daughter and her two children (my name is Grandmother here!) are on holiday, visiting from Florida. I've had the chance to visit with all my children and their families.

It is a week end of wonderful memories I will cherish for a long time.......

Celebrate Today,
Meggie Mac

Friday's Fences

Stacked Stone Fences have been around a long time. The oldest examples of this style, that still stand, are the megalithic stone temples of Malta, dating back to 4000 BC.

This particular stacked stone fence is located just a few miles from the farm. You can read more about this beautiful place in my post, called Brewery on the Bluff.

As you can see in the photo, rock naturally covers much of the ground

The Bluff, a popular over-look,  gives spectacular views of the valley below...

Meggie Mac


Today, I'm connecting with Jan 'n Jer's Friday Fences. Please check out their blog.

Monday's Country Backroads

When I see a house like this, broken down and abandoned, I can't help but wonder about the stories it has to tell.

I think of a father, mother and the children who grew up here calling this place "home".....












Meggie Mac

The Continuing Story of Dubina

This is the third post I have made about the community of Dubina. The first one was Remembering Our Soldiers, posted for Memorial Day week end. Connected with the cemetery is another one of our beautiful painted churches, Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.

The early Czech settlers, from the northeastern part of Moravia, made the trip in 1856. If you are interested in a more complete history of the people and church, click Here.

There is a very prominent cross on the front lawn along with the Texas State flag and American flag.

Although the windows are not stained glass, they do have a beautiful shape to them.

A window from the inside......

I have said this before, it always takes my breath away when I step into one of these painted churches. This one is no different with it's beautiful blue dome. The ceiling area has stars painted on them that appear to twinkle.

The common materials used are embellished with paint to make this extraordinary church.

Here are some details of the paint applied stenciling.

If some of the photos appear a little off center, here is the reason. The church was not open for viewing inside. I had to get down on the floor, place my camera inside the gate, and take the photos from a very awkward position.

As I was leaving, I noticed the little angel, with folded wings, resting on a bench......









Meggie Mac

Friday's Fences

Last week end, you may have noticed this fence in the post I wrote, Remembering Our Soldiers.

It is a beautiful, well maintained fence around the Dubina Cemetery. The story, today, is about the line of trees directly behind the fence.

The trees were planted many years ago to define the west boundary of the cemetery. You can click Here, if you would like to read more about the Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Cemetery.









Meggie Mac

Today, I'm joining with Jan 'n Jer's Friday's Fences. Please check out their blog.