Yesterday I spent time contemplating the beauty of Small Things like the curl at the edge of a perfect white iris petal and the perfect tiny pleats of the petal itself. And I realized that one should never underestimate the value of small things and tiny moments of grace that Read more…
Whew! What a night. Despite my best efforts to stay detached and accepting on election night I was feeling pretty discouraged when I went to bed last night. And I didn’t sleep very well at all. How about you? We Were Made for These Times I thought I would share Read more…
This week we are having a series of warmer than usual, sunny bright Blue Sky Days I am treasuring this short respite from winter we have been blessed with. November is typically the cloudiest month of the year here. So any time I see a blue sky day in November Read more…
Recently an art group that I am a part of worked on origami projects. Initially I found the process frustrating and unsatisfying because I struggled to follow the instructions. I also tend to be quite impatient so this practice challenged me on many levels. But as I slowed down and Read more…
The cottonwood tree down by the pond has shed most of its leaves. But still in the Early Morning Light it’s beautiful to me. I made these images through my windows just after sunrise the other day. I’ve begun writing haikus as a way to practice what photographer Brook Shaden Read more…