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Living With Purpose?

Quote of the day: “But what is work and what is not work? Is it work to dig, to carpenter, to plant trees, to fell trees, to ride, to fish, to hunt, to feed chickens, to play the piano, to take photographs, to build a house, to cook, to sew, to trim hats, to mend motor bicycles? All of these things are work to somebody, and all of them are play to somebody. There are in fact very few activities which cannot be classed either as work or play according as you choose to regard them.” — George Orwell, The Road to Wigan Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Friday Flower Art

Quote of the day: “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” — Henry David Thoreau I took this photo two years ago in Northern Minnesota. I’ve always liked the tall flower behind the fence standing by itself. It could be a portrait of the kid who never quite fit in with the crowd. That was me when I was young. I was the “smart kid” in high school when it wasn’t cool to be smart, an Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Nothing special, just flowers in bloom – still a miracle

Quote of the day: Everything just as it is, as it is, as is. Flowers in bloom. Nothing to add. ~Robert Aitken, Roshi, As it Is Every time I make photographs of flowers I ask myself whether I’m creating something new or just doing “the same old thing.” Monday I photographed flowers in the early morning sun at the MN Landscape Arboretum. I was disappointed with the photos I was taking. It felt like nothing special, nothing new. Today, I look at them and realize that the beauty of flowers is enough. Nothing special, nothing new, perfect none-the-less. How often Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Living in Wonder

Quote of the day:  “May you experience each day as a sacred gift woven around the heart of wonder. ” ― John O’Donohue, Eternal Echoes: Celtic Reflections on Our Yearning to Belong Today I decided to take a walk in the neighborhood, finding the gift of this place on this day. In the heat of the afternoon I headed down the hill to a shaded path by the pond. I found turtles sunning on a log, every shade of green imaginable, dragonfly visitations, many beautiful leaves and scenes, birds and butterflies. What a gift! After a couple of days of aching Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Of magic and mystery – bliss list and joys

Quote of the day: “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ― Roald Dahl What a week! With 100 degree heat several days and high humidity outside, I chose to spend time indoors this week. I checked out some photography books by photographers whom I admire and was inspired by the unique style of each photographer. We create art when we express our real selves and create from the deep well of beauty inside each Read more…

By Marilyn, ago