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Remembering A Timeless Place

Quote of the day:   “You have to imagine a waiting that is not impatient because it is timeless.” — R. S. Thomas, The Echoes Return Slow [ylwm_vimeo height=”400″ width=”600″ class=”MYCUSTOMCLASS” portrait=”false” byline=”false”]63481014[/ylwm_vimeo] On this blustery, rain turning to snow April day, I am remembering my stay at Akiko’s Buddhist Bed and Breakfast with special fondness. Last week, I reviewed the photos I made at her place and put together this montage of images that convey a little bit of the beauty and magic I experienced.

By Marilyn, ago

Spring Photo Journal – Still Waiting for Spring

Quote of the day: “The deep roots never doubt spring will come.” — Marty Rubin Spring is Taking Its Sweet Time Arriving in Minnesota Remnants of snow drifts still decorate our front yard. Temperatures in Minneapolis are above freezing during the day but not as much above freezing as I would like. Ponds and lakes are thawing around the edges. Ducks and geese are returning. But it is still cold and gray, and snowstorms are in the weather forecast for the coming week. No spring bulbs are popping up yet. No leaves are budding out either. But more joggers, walkers, bicyclists and Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Spring Photo Journal – Spring Break…

Quote of the day: “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” ― Allen Saunders I’m under the weather and taking it easy. Warm drinks to ease a sore throat,  steamy baths to lessen body aches, good books to pass the time, and naps are all the plans I have until I feel better. In the meantime, here are some mandala photos from some Photoshop play yesterday, and 2 photos I took a year ago, March 25, 2012.  

By Marilyn, ago

Spring Photo Journal – Day 15

Quote of the day: “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist We’re home after a visit to our daughter, son-in-law, and grandkids in the Kansas City area. I had such fun playing with 6-year-old Marcus and 4-year-old Evie. They are full of energy, giggles, hugs, tickles, and contagious joy. One of the joys of being a grandparent is having the time to tune in and listen intently and just be with my grandkids. I was hoping that we Read more…

By Marilyn, ago