I’ve been out of town the last few days. Although I didn't write a regular post, I thought I’d share this photo with you from yesterday morning. I didn’t realize until after I took it that the design of the water is so sharp and clear. Hope you enjoy it. I'll be back with a new post on Thursday.
Read moreWhen Nature Turns Dangerous
Nature has dominated the headlines this week. Two major hurricanes in a matter of days: Harvey in Houston and now Irma. On the other side of the country, forest fires in Oregon are laying waste to some of the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen while other wildfires burn in other areas.
The devastation from these natural events is staggering...
Read moreSummer in Pictures
The Cliffs of Moher. Ireland.
"Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty if only we have the eyes to see them." John Ruskin
What pictures of infinite beauty have you seen and taken this summer?
The Path
Imagine you’re in the mountains, walking at twilight. It’s a beautiful, warm and clear night. The sunset is painting your favorite colors just over the mountains...
Read moreFeast of Color
“Do we have to go to the grocery store?”
I look in the mirror at the back seat and smile. A few years ago my daughter might have said that but not anymore. She’s driving herself to school now so she’s off the hook. I have to go alone...
Read moreMarking Today
My mom, my sister, and me.
Today’s post won’t be a regular one, because today is the anniversary of my dad’s passing. It's been a few years since we said good-bye. I’m grateful that I can still hear him saying my name...
Read moreEclipsed
Where were you during the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse? Lots of people we know travelled to sites on or near the path of totality in South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and north Georgia.
I didn’t plan or attend a viewing party. But yesterday morning, I got inspired...
Read more"The Most Beautiful Thing I Had Ever Seen"
Imagine that you and I met for tea or coffee one day. As you walk into the coffee shop, the rich aroma that you love greets you. You see that the line is blessedly short, the barista greets you with a friendly smile, and the sun is shining through the window...
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