This magnificent horse was dancing at the staging ground for the Citrus Parade in Mission, TX this afternoon, January 28, 2012.  It seems a shame that such fierce, proud, beautiful animal is enslaved in a bridle and forced to perform unnatural acts, such as dancing to a marching band.  On the other hand, I am too far removed from horsemanship to truly know the nature of the beasts.

Christmas in Mexico.  A bartender at the Old Town Restaurant in Nuevo Progreso, coming to terms with the concept of a Martini that has no Vermouth and no ice.  He learned to make a very dirty Absolute martini with 5 huge olives.  It was delicioso.

Boned out Virago wasting away down in Old Mexico.

Johnny Comes Marching Home

Autumn's End

A Maple leaf on a rain covered asphalt parking lot in northern Illinois.  A gray, dreary day near the end of October when nearly all the colorful leaves have fallen; the ground is wet and muddy.  It's cold outside - what am I doing here?

Once upon a time it was very modern.  Everybody had to have one - or four.

Water Lily

Would Monet approve?

Summer Meadow

Daisies

Daisies in an overgrown field, overcast day, where you might not think to look for a beautiful photo op.

Wild John

A fine place to sit while admiring the wonders of nature.