Lynne gave me a new Canon EOS as a retirement gift. The day after she gave it to me I took it on a morning walk near our home in Western Massachusetts. We might not live in the mountains or at the sea shore, but nature’s beauty is all around us wherever we might live.

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It’s about 98 degrees in Western Massachusetts right now. . . humid, too. I’m just sitting tight playing around with WordPress. Went for a nice morning walk yesterday. Took along the new Canon EOS Lynne gave me for a retirement gift. As soon as I figure out how to put up a gallery I’ll add some of my first shots.

Well, here it is . . . retirement! After 44 years in public education I’m hopping off the treadmill. For some time now I’ve been curious about this blogging thing. Now that I’ve retired I have some time to give it a try. For most of my Life most people have called me Mr. Cowles, so that’s what I’ve decided to call this new online adventure. I’m not really sure where this is going to take me, but feel free to follow along if you’re so inclined.