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The Beauty of In-Between

Quote of the day: “Earth teach me to forget myself as melted snow forgets its life. Earth teach me resignation as the leaves which die in the fall. Earth teach me courage as the tree which stands all alone. Earth teach me regeneration as the seed which rises in the spring.” ~ William Alexander Yesterday was one of those perfect end-of-winter days when the smell of spring was in the air, the breeze was gentle, the sun bright, and all was right with the world.  I went for a walk at French Regional Park. It was a day for kids Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Seeds of Inspiration

Quote of the day: “My mind is a garden. My thoughts are the seeds. My harvest will be either flower or weeds.” ~  Mel Weldon Now that March is here I’m dreaming of springtime. Today I picked up a bouquet of tulips. Looking at them makes me smile. One sure way for me to plant seeds for good thoughts is to take time out to notice beauty. How do you plant seeds for good thoughts?

By Marilyn, ago

The Art of Seeing – Week 5

Quote of the day: “We see because we can perceive contrast. Light produces two kinds of contrast–tone (intensity, light value) and colour… Good seeing and thus, good pictorial composition usually depends on our ability to see how the range of tones in a situation produces lines, shapes, and textures, which are three of the major building blocks of visual design.” ~ Freeman Patterson Photography and the Art of Seeing This week’s lesson was a continuation of last week’s lesson.  The instructions are similar to last time adding two easy steps.  When you look at an object “try to see it Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Welcome to my new blog/website–Chased by Beauty!

“ . . some moment happens in your life that you say yes right up to the roots of your hair, that makes it worth having been born just to have happen. laughing with somebody till the tears run down your cheeks. waking up to the first snow. being in bed with somebody you love… whether you thank god for such a moment or thank your lucky stars, it is a moment that is trying to open up your whole life. If you turn your back on such a moment and hurry along to business as usual, it may lose Read more…

By Marilyn, ago