Author: Chriss Rainey, Virginia

The flag is up!

I spotted these two in the garden this morning on my way to the end of the driveway to get the newspaper and couldn’t resist grabbing the camera.    It is such a thrill to see the first bloom and…

Judging opportunity

Are there any ADS accredited judges who would be interested and able to travel to Utah in the Salt Lake City area  to judge the two shows there this year.  The shows are on April 11 and 12, which is…

Pictures of Hurricane Ike

Dear All,   Many people have written to me to ask how my family in south Texas is doing .   I appreciate the concern.  All my loved ones are safe, and their property was spared from any major destruction.   …

Vive la difference

I read what Loyce McKenzie wrote and I have to agree with her on several very important points.    Some flowers were never meant to be show bench ribbon winners.  And you can’t show up at a poker table and…

Crowd during National Anthem

This is the shot I meant to put in my original note.    (The young couple in the first photo is our son Chad and his “very special girlfriend.” )   Chriss