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Wings on a Wall

While walking through downtown the other day, I wandered through an alleyway and came across this artwork.  The wings are a little high up so I'm not sure if they're intended for people to pose in front of them, or if they're just art for art's sake. 

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Angel Statue

This sweet Angel statue is seen in one of the the small town cemeteries scattered throughout the countryside in rural Texas.

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Christmas Scene

This beautiful Christmas scene was photographed a couple of years ago and was located outside one of the churches in downtown Abilene, Texas during the Christmas season.

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Bird Totem

This sweet bird totem pole is located in the sculpture garden in Lampasas, TX.  It was created by Terrell Powell.  

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Horse Sculpture

There's a park in Lampasas, TX that contains a large variety of sculptures, some of which are for sale.  This one was created by Carolann Haggard and is made of Marble Mosaic and Fiberglass.

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Tuscola Artwork

This artwork is seen on the outside wall of what seems to be an abandoned building in Tuscola, Texas. 

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Wing Graffiti

This painted wing graffiti is seen on the outside of the police department in

Coleman, TX.  

The shield says "Quis ut deus", = Who is like God?

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Dragonfly

I bought this dragonfly for my car quite a few years ago.  

I've never even considered changing it out for another piece of decor.

I just love this one.

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Three Angels

There's a church in town that puts up some classy decorations at Christmas time.  I've never seen these angels before,  but that could be because I never walked around the church in daylight.

Anyway, I think they're pretty and I'm glad I got to see them before they are taken down.

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One of the planes flown by WASPs during WWII seen in the WASP museum located in Sweetwater, TX.

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My Favorite Airline

I've flown this airline in the past and loved it, and I had the chance to fly it again recently and still loved it.  Too bad the other airlines don't use it for a business model.

  

My heart is grateful that:

I was finally able to arrive at my destination and see my son, dil and their new baby, who is absolutely the cutest baby!!

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Bird wall Art

This is a section of wall art seen in downtown Abilene, TX.

My heart is happy that:

The anti-biotic is working to heal the infection I had in my tooth

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Jacob's Dream 3

Just another version of Jacob's Dream.  This was sculpted by Jack Maxwell and dedicated in 2006.  Professor Maxwell was the art & design professor at ACU at the time.

My heart is grateful for:

the beautiful weather we're having today

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Jacob's Dream2

I took a ride out to the Abilene Christian University Campus today hoping to find some photo ops.  I've been there before, so I didn't really expect to find anything, but this sculpture is just irresistible.

It's almost better to photograph in the winter because there are no leaves on the nearby trees so you can see the statue better.

My heart is grateful for:

God's Word

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Lighted Angel

I happened to be in town today right around dusk.  I was attracted to this church because it had colored lights on the steeple.  Once I got to the building, I saw this beautiful lighted angel, on the side of the main doors.  I had my tripod with me so even though it was a slow shutter-speed, it turned out sharp.  

My heart is grateful for:

the peaceful and productive day I had today

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White Crane

We were at the dock and there are always cranes hanging out, looking for food and hoping the fishermen would drop morsels of fish on the dock.

I'm not good at bird photography, but I managed to get this decent shot of a crane lifting off into the air.

My heart is grateful for:

rain in my hometown

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I took the first picture, a friend took the second pic of me.

Last year my kids gave me a sky-diving certificate for a milestone birthday.  The appointment last fall was canceled because of bad weather and was rescheduled for today.

It was a pretty amazing experience.

My heart is grateful today for:

fun new experiences

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Angel Blowing Kisses

On my way home this morning from photographing a bike race, I passed a cemetery and decided to stop to see if there were any photo ops.  There weren't too many, but I couldn't resist getting a pic of this cute angel at the foot of one of the headstones.  

Today my grateful heart gives praise for:

the health and strength in my body as I get older

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Cemetery Statue

I came across a cemetery today and drove through it to see if there were any photo ops.  This memorial statue was the most interesting sight.  I didn't check the name/dates.  I just like the statue.

Thankful today for:

a great message at church and beautiful weather