This is the view of the Toomsboro School Building made from about where the Ivey family lived. The truck is parked to the entrance that leads to the principal's office - where Mr. Leverett wielded his infamous paddle. This story is true to the best of my recollection in every important detail. I invite those … Continue reading Toomsboro Georgia’s Unpopular Hero – UPDATE

On a recent visit to Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, I made several photos of some rodents that were hanging around the rim of the crater - begging visitors for handouts. These colorful little fellows entertained visitors as they scampered about interacting with each other and the visitors. When I posted my first photos … Continue reading Ground Squirrels VS Chipmunks

I’m planning to spend 16 days in Oregon photographing beautiful scenery - mostly in the north-west, south-central and most of the Oregon coast. If you live in or are familiar with any of the places I mention, I invite you to suggest some special locations to photograph. I especially like to photograph waterfall, lakes with … Continue reading Photo Trip to Beautiful Oregon

I made this several years ago at Lincoln' Memorial. Oh, Lincoln! - by Bobill Oh, Lincoln, you should be living at this hour!As During your life, these are perilous times,And America has need of you.!Our President seems to side with our enemies,And to scorn and shun our friends.He seems to prefer autocracy to democracy -And … Continue reading Oh, Lincoln – A Verse by Bobill

These are much prettier on a large-screen display, Pink dogwood blossom - in my neighborhood last spring I've always wanted to be an artist of some kind but never discovered my talent. I do take a few photos - so I hired a professional artist to paint some of my favorite photos. This set is … Continue reading Flowers – Some Photo-Paintings

Happiness Happiness is a Pink Dogwood Blossom I believe that respect for all people is an essential ingredient in a happy life. When one shares friendship and respect freely with others, I believe it makes life even happier and more rewarding. It’s no surprise that Jesus spoke of loving one’s neighbor and treating others as … Continue reading Friendship, Respect and Tolerance =

Some people do it frequently, but yesterday was the first time in ten years that I’ve unfriended a person on facebook. I struggled with my conscience over the prospect of breaking ties with a personal friend over a dispute on facebook, but I eventually decided it was the right thing to do. Now, that I’m … Continue reading IRRECONCILABLE DISPUTE

Hampton (VA) National Cemetery Photos by Bobill A Different Way to Look at Independence Day On this American Independence Day, I salute and thank all people, alive and dead, who have helped in any way to win and maintain our independence, as well as the liberty, rights and privileges guaranteed by our Constitution. It has … Continue reading An Independence Day Salute – by Bobill

If my being sad – would make you happy, I’d go out and gather grief – Invest in desperation – Beyond most all belief, But when I see you happy, There will go my grief – And with it my investment – No bailout – no relief. If my being happy – would make you happy, … Continue reading Investor’s Love – by Bobill