I often find myself with emotions torn on these “patriotic” holidays. Fifty years ago, the war in Vietnam was front and center. Many my age who were there still suffer…
I love the changes in weather, such good reminders to simply be here now. Honestly, it would not be hard to find something wrong with the weather every day—I hear…
Lots of rain here lately, a good time to be out in the garden or the woods with a camera. If there’s not quite enough light, who cares! Still plenty…
Collaboration among artists can be so energizing! I am fortunate to be involved in a project with Dianne Shullenberger, a fabulous fabric artist, and Zoe Fowler, a gifted writer. Both…
Leaves unfolding: just one more beautiful mystery of Spring. The Hosta plants this week are experts at this biological origami!
A bit of rain this morning and I noticed how preoccupied I was—coffee, family, news, aches, plans, piles of stuff, etc.—when suddenly I looked up from this damned screen to…
As we here in the North continue to tilt toward the sun, greenness happens! If you’ve been outside this week, you’ll know how quickly it is happening. If you’ve not…
The world often delights me, and often unexpectedly so. A short walk in the woods or a meadow or even along a country road is for me often akin to…
My only regret about this post is that I cannot include the heavenly scent these blossoms have. Imagine! Of course we can enjoy the equally beautiful sight they are. Hopefully…
Spring has been long and lovely coming this year and luxuriously slow in its progress. Even I complained once or twice about how cold and rainy it has been, but I’ve…
Still Learning To See 