So, just who are “Picture the South”? That’s actually a pretty long story, but…
We are lifelong friends who have been a husband/wife team for the past 2 decades. So far. We enjoy all the experiences that life has to offer us, and then sharing those experiences through our words and photography. Between the two of us we’ve seen a lot of the world, but our hearts have always drawn us back to the US South. For several years we have been based in Southeastern NC, on a small bit of property we call “Frog Pond Farm”. We love the semi-rural area we call home, as we both love to be surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Since recently retiring we have lots more time for adventure – and perhaps even updating this site a bit more regularly? A lot of our posts will still revolve around our local and regional explorations. Outside the US South, our favorite place to visit is the Caribbean (which is sorta “South”, ain’t it?)
Glhow
Glhow is definitely the “better half” and the “heart and soul” of Picture the South! Regardless of who actually takes the shot, you will see her “eye” in almost every photograph we post. In addition to her work here, she has recently retired from local health services, is a member and coach for the local rowing club, and a master chemist in either a hospital laboratory or the kitchen.
Rambler
Rambler is the “world traveler” of our partnership. He has lived in 10 states, set foot (and driven) in all 50 US states and 15 countries. So far. Much to Glhow’s chagrin, Rambler also fancies himself an amateur herpetologist. If there are snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles or other herps in the area – you can count on Rambler to get up close and personal for pictures!
– Important Term to Know –
“Silly Season”. You’ll see us refer to this periodically. It’s the second half of February; which gets crazier around here than Christmas ever could! In a period of 2 weeks; we enjoy Valentine’s Day, our wedding anniversary, Glhow’s birthday, anniversary of moving to Frog Pond Farm, and in most years at least part of Mardi Gras / Carnivale. So yeah, it’s a ready-made excuse for experiencing something or somewhere different and special.
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Whether our travels be for business, pleasure or some combination – we love to share our experiences as we go to and fro about this world. Sometimes it’s the interesting people we meet along the way, such as the Hashbrown Belly Boys busking their way to a concert appearance in Wilmington NC –
Or our friends at Hanger 18 Props setting up for NCComicon in Durham NC
Maybe it’s the wildlife we encounter
Perhaps incredible scenery – like Summersville Lake WV in the autumn…..
Or maybe an incredible Key West sunset?
Or just the wonderful night sky above our back yard!
We also like to help out our local wildlife – personally, and with our local wildlife rescue and rehabilitation groups –
Especially the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
And our friends at the Cape Fear Raptor Center!
Or maybe we’ll just share some enjoyable experiences we’ve had in the neighborhood. If we’ve had fun, you may well see a story and photos here!
Thanks for dropping by! Check in often, as you never know what we’ve been up to!
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