june 17, 2015
“Work hard and don’t lie.” ~ Pame Kingfisher I’ve never noticed these pods hanging from the gingko trees on campus. I probably wouldn’t have noticed this time except I was looking on the ground and thought they were unusual … Continued
december 7, 2014
“This world. I tell you. It can be a beautiful place. Laughter and love Family and friends Around you. It can also be cruel. Unfair. I’ve noticed over the past Few weeks how quickly blessings Can give way To misfortune. … Continued
october 24, 2014
“Love your people. Tell them how much they mean to you. Life can wear them down so lift them up…Try hard to leave nothing unsaid. As awful as it is when we lose them, it will make you feel so … Continued
march 10, 2014
“Triumph often is nearest when defeat seems inescapable.” ~ Unknown Snowdrops are some of the most delicate flowers I know (this bunch lives at Stacy Yelton’s house). They’re the first to show themselves after the snows have melted, and that’s … Continued
december 28, 2013
“If you think that peace and happiness are somewhere else and you run after them, you will never arrive.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh I’ve been so busy this fall that I haven’t had time to deal with the yard. Couple … Continued
november 12, 2013
“If you pour some music on whatever’s wrong, it’ll sure help out.” ~ Levon Helm This morning, my beautiful little red Japanese maple displayed here on Friday was covered with this year’s first snow. By the time I got home … Continued
november 8, 2013
“Freedom lies in being bold.” – Robert Frost My tiny Japanese maple turns a deep maroon in the fall. This morning I made myself late for work so I could stop and take it in. Some things are worth being … Continued
october 21, 2013
“I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.” ~ Louisa May Alcott I worked a tired work day, but on my way to the car I realized I hadn’t time to think about today’s photo, … Continued
october 9, 2013
“He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.” ~ Socrates There’s a house on my street with a lovely maple tree and bench. The scene this morning in … Continued
september 17, 2013
“Eventually you will come to see that love heals everything and love is all there is.” ~ Gary Zukau The leaves are beginning to turn. A few have fallen to the ground, creating little bursts of color in the morning … Continued