The Loneliness of An Empty Dog Bowl
This weekend, we said goodbye to the first of our three old dogs. The problem is all pets grow old, but I'm glad to have loved them.
Perfect Peony
Sometimes I don’t realize that I’ve taken a perfect picture until I get home and start reviewing my work. That was the case with this tree peony. The color, the symmetry, the unfolding of the petals – all made for a rich and luxurious flower, waiting for me to release it to the world. #…
Memorial Day Observance
Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them. – President Franklin D. Roosevelt . # # # I’ve loved this photo for years. It wasn’t very good, but the emotions when I saw those flags was so strong that day and it has…
Plato in the Peonies
Gardening, like many other things in life, makes us all into philosophers. The lessons learned become lessons for the rest of our life. The question is - are we paying attention to it?
What I Learned – March 2019
March gave me several lessons, including better protecting my creative time and why green beans are good for a beagle.
Wenceslaus Hollar
A recap of my artist date at the VMFA to see the etchings from the Wenceslaus Hollar exhibit.
What I Learned – February 2019
I learned all kinds of things this month, from keeping a bullet journal to making a vision board and trying new software.
Winter Beauty
Winter walks have their own beauty.
Life’s Daily Harvest
Having something that is pretty for the sake of pretty is refreshing. It gives our life a daily harvest of beauty and color.
Living The Seasons 