@sammshive.bsky.social
Retired to the Texas Hill Country, keeping bees, growing flowers and loving life. All photos are my own, taken by me and not altered.
My Morning Walk - A photo journal of new beginnings Day 108 My bees are taking advantage of this beautiful day by visiting the roses.
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
My Morning Walk - A photo journal of new beginnings Day 108 My bees are taking advantage of this beautiful day by visiting the roses.
My Morning Walk - A photo journal of new beginnings Day 107 This is a brown anole, he's only about an inch long, a little more with his tail
December 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
My Morning Walk - A photo journal of new beginnings Day 107 This is a brown anole, he's only about an inch long, a little more with his tail
My Morning Walk - A photo journal of new beginnings Day 106 Bright pink Christmas cactus, isn't she lovely?
December 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
My Morning Walk - A photo journal of new beginnings Day 106 Bright pink Christmas cactus, isn't she lovely?
My Morning Walk - A photo journal of new beginnings Day 105 And oxblood lilies too, just beautiful
December 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
My Morning Walk - A photo journal of new beginnings Day 105 And oxblood lilies too, just beautiful
My Morning Walk - A photo journal of new beginnings Day 104 Still a few blossoms on my Chinese lantern
December 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
My Morning Walk - A photo journal of new beginnings Day 104 Still a few blossoms on my Chinese lantern
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 103 A rosy start to the day, how nice!
December 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 103 A rosy start to the day, how nice!
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 102 This is pretty cool - yellow map lichen observed on a hike in the Teanaway Valley of the Cascades
December 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 102 This is pretty cool - yellow map lichen observed on a hike in the Teanaway Valley of the Cascades
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 101 One more day of Fall colors in Central Texas
December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 101 One more day of Fall colors in Central Texas
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 100 Another day of Fall colors in Central Texas
December 1, 2025 at 4:02 AM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 100 Another day of Fall colors in Central Texas
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 99 It's the season for some beautiful cyclamen.
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 99 It's the season for some beautiful cyclamen.
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 98 Fall colors in Texas
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 98 Fall colors in Texas
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 96 Discovered on a hike yesterday, Jack 'O' Lantern mushrooms. How appropriate for the season - but don't eat them!
November 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 96 Discovered on a hike yesterday, Jack 'O' Lantern mushrooms. How appropriate for the season - but don't eat them!
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 96 This is an aloe, pretty cool, there are so many variations of aloes
November 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 96 This is an aloe, pretty cool, there are so many variations of aloes
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 95 White and lavender lantana, last blooms of the season
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 95 White and lavender lantana, last blooms of the season
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 94 Rain drops on roses
November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 94 Rain drops on roses
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 93 My Turk's Caps are popping!
November 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 93 My Turk's Caps are popping!
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 92 Notoriously hard to germinate, today I found a bluebonnet sprout from seeds I threw out a year ago. This will be a beauty in the spring!
November 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 92 Notoriously hard to germinate, today I found a bluebonnet sprout from seeds I threw out a year ago. This will be a beauty in the spring!
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 91 Everything in my yard is blooming like crazy! Pink Crown of Thorns!
November 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 91 Everything in my yard is blooming like crazy! Pink Crown of Thorns!
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 90 My Cinco de Mayo rose is blooming like crazy, it smells so good.
November 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 90 My Cinco de Mayo rose is blooming like crazy, it smells so good.
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 89 Poppies and alyssum, a pretty combination.
November 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 89 Poppies and alyssum, a pretty combination.
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 88 The bees are out early this morning gathering pollen from my white licorice rose
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 88 The bees are out early this morning gathering pollen from my white licorice rose
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 87 Very cute little woolly butterfly bush
November 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 87 Very cute little woolly butterfly bush
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 86 This beautiful datura (also called Devil's Trumpet) appeared in my garden this morning.
November 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 86 This beautiful datura (also called Devil's Trumpet) appeared in my garden this morning.
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 85 I don't know the name of this rose blooming in my garden today, but it sure is pretty and smells good too!
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 85 I don't know the name of this rose blooming in my garden today, but it sure is pretty and smells good too!
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 84 Here's my favorite picture of Mt Hood taken this past summer
November 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
My Morning Walk-A photo journal of new beginnings Day 84 Here's my favorite picture of Mt Hood taken this past summer