Деревня кирова - The Countryside of Kirov

In mid November just west of the Urals, there is a place that remains from centuries ago. The woman we visited, who lived in the pictured house, had no indoor plumbing. Strangely, she was far more joyous and content than most Americans I know. With a fairy tale view that she had from her home, there is no wonder why.

Location: Countryside of Kirov, Russia
Date: November 14, 2001

Tartan Turtle

My wife and I were walking through the neighborhood park and were delighted to hear three young boys come running up with delightful cries, "We found a turtle! We got a turtle!" It was a beautiful delight to share this with them as a complete stranger.

Equally amazing is the detail in which these turtles are made. The face of this little guy looks like a most detailed tartan (I think he is a Ferguson). The red behind his eye is brilliant. What is even more remarkable is that the Creator of this turtle made him uniquely like this. We can recognize this fellow as a turtle and yet we can also distinguish him from other turtles if we know him well enough.

Location: NW Park. Irving, Texas
Date: March 26, 2006