I grew up just 80 miles from Detroit but rarely travelled there as a child. Much later in my work life I spent many weeks right downtown. By then Detroit…
I don’t want this blog to become routinely and overtly political. There are times, like yesterday, when politics makes itself so blatantly obvious, to not mention it would be like…
I too often use the word “unbelievable.” Today proves I should have reserved it only for special occasions. The temperature in the sun was in the 70s, too warm for…
I love the view from the window when flying. The flight to North Carolina this week had a couple of gorgeous views but they were saved only in my mind’s…
I am pleased to realize this morning I’ve posted here for 76 days in a row. And such a special day, honoring love and relationships. For a number of years…
Warm rather than cold. Blue and green instead of gray and white. Mockingbirds rather than Goldfinches. Manatees instead of deer. Different temperatures, colors and animals but the same delicately balanced…
A good day to fly. I so enjoy the different view provided by a window seat. I don’t always like what I see but it is fascinating regardless. I’m amazed…
My mom and dad both were born in China, kids of medical and religious missionaries. I grew up in the midwest but eating rice rather than potatoes. We also had…
The past so often helps guide me through the present toward the future. Liz sent me to a remarkable website this morning that shares absolutely stunning watercolors having a rich feel…
I spend a good deal of time in this blog talking about the natural world. This as opposed to the human one, even though we humans are, of course, at…
Still Learning To See 