These are the things that made Richard smile….his favorite things. He had an eye for beauty and a love of color and light. He could find goodness in almost everything.
Jake...Richard's faithful friend.
Matisse...the little man.
Richard's beautiful private backyard. He loved the way the light came through the trees in the late afternoon.
His beloved cherry tree. He'd take pictures of it every March when it bloomed.
His rose bushes! He was so proud of these bushes (and his prize cherry tree)
Artwork he created of his rose bushes
He loved this house in Alpharetta. He never wanted to live anywhere else.
Painting of the house
This was his favorite view at the farm...the way the light fell on the driveway and the barn in the distance.
The house at night.
His favorite part of the house. He loved the big picture windows that overlooked the backyard. He said that it was like living in the woods.
His spotless kitchen. He was proud of his housekeeping skills.
He bought and put up this Christmas tree for the girls in 2019. He loved it so much he left it up until almost March.
Richard loved this stream in Highlands, NC
The Brown Palace in Denver. His Uncle Sam's band played there. Richard loved this place.