Monthly Archives: June 2014

The Dragonfly Rests

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Two pairs of transparent wings sparkling in the sun like stained glass windows reflecting the morning light— the dragonfly rests. ~ms Standing on water’s edge, I thought I could easily take photos of a few dragonflies. Wrong answer! An … Continue reading →

Posted in photography, Poetry, Summer | Tagged Insects | 76 Comments

Where Earth and Shadows Play

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Mary Strong-Spaid

A cool respite beneath tall trees where earth and shadows play, leaves refreshed by raindrops light on soft breezes sway. ~ms *** In the last photo–do you see the wooden tree creature that appears to be carrying something into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Essay, photography, Poetry, Summer, Trees | Tagged Hostas | 44 Comments

Railroad Switchman Struck by Lightning (1937)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Mary Strong-Spaid

An old 1937 newspaper clipping and some faded photographs are definitive proof that Carl E. Spaid, a 45-year-old railroad switchman, was struck by lightning while working on the Burlington Route. As far as I know, a direct hit from a … Continue reading →