From a recent visit to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and cemetery in Wiuthrich Hill, Texas. It’s been a subject for years. A photograph taken years ago hangs on our living room wall It’s an exceptional space. 
At times just a windmill combined with a setting sun i
s enough. An offering on a busy week of traveling.
Just embarking on this week’s long road trip this morning, this sunrise appeared just as the journey began. It merited a brief stop. 
Several of these daily walk photographs were taken in Georgetown, others in Taylor. They’re offered a little sooner this week because a long road trip awaits. Photos will be hit and miss, but we’ll see how it goes. Green heron fledglings seemed to be everywhere. And squirrels. 
The Georgetown Independent School District began their school year this morning. These photographs taken for the Williamson County Sun were at George Washington Carver Elementary School, where 672 students are enrolled. First Day of School photographs have been a part of the toolkit since 1974, beginning in Tyler, Texas. These days, school districts don’t begin on the same date. When growing up, they were universally right after Labor Day. The faces, however, remain the same. 
Noticing the abundant grasses seen on the prairie this week. From Granger to Coupland. 
There’s a bunch of photographs here, taken over two days this weekend at the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s visit to the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. These are men and women who have been a part of this sport for years. The minimum age for entry is 40, but there are quite a few in their 60s, 70s and 80s. This is such a life-affirming group, so inspiring. This photographr in his mid-70s can’t imagine doing what they do. A favorite entrant who shows up every August will turn 80 in October. This year his family was there to watch grandpa. His 8-year-old grandson was happy to visit with a horse called Hombre. A few action shots, but some good faces, too. 
Artist and Navy veteran Shelby Gage was putting the finishing touches on a mural she was creating at Georgetown’s Mgt. Ben Snowden VFW Post 8587. Over 100 hours of work went into creating the 7’x25′ work of art. The post commander hopes to hold an official dedication of Shelby’s work on August 24th, the 59th birthday of this post. Do check with this post to confirm. It’s really a great mural, too large to include just one photograph. 
Far too busy to wax poetic tonight. A few photographs from this week’s walks around downtown Taylor, Texas. Great Blue Herons seem to dominate.
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