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A Winter Walk on Winter Solstice Day

Quote of the day: “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” – Henry David Thoreau I took a walk in one of my favorite places yesterday – Big Willow Park in Minnetonka.  It was amazing to me to be walking through all the shades of gold and brown instead of drifts of white snow this late in December.  The weather continues to be Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Light a candle in the darkness

Quote of the day: “You don’t need to worry about forever you just have to chose to use this moment to create the future instead of letting the future create you.”  from blog Skool of Life Today is Winter Solstice.  Here in Minnesota that means that the sun rises at 7:47 AM and sets at 4:34 PM – the shortest day of the year.  The days of the year when we get up and drive to work in the darkness and then turn around and drive home from work in the darkness are challenging for many of us. But the Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Playing Around

Quote of the day: “I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things… I play with leaves. I skip down the street and run against the wind.” – Leo Buscaglia When was the last time you played, even for a few minutes?  I love to play around with my camera every day.  As I’m going about my day, I notice the sky, the birds at the feeders, or the play of light on something, and pause and appreciate whatever it is I’m noticing.  Sometimes I just notice and appreciate the small moments and small wonders.  Sometimes I grab my camera and Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

The Wonder of Life

Quote of the day: “From wonder into wonder existence opens.” – Lao Tzu   My small bouquet of flowers from Trader Joe’s is starting to fade but they still hold enough beauty to make me feel wonder and gratitude for all of existence.  Yesterday, I got out my macro lens and played with close-ups.  What a joy! What fills you with wonder and joy?      

By Marilyn, ago

Find Your Wings and Fly

Quote of the day: “Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?” – Frida Kahlo Find your wings and fly.  What could be easier?  What could be more difficult?  Listening to the still small voice in your heart…  Ignoring the shouts of the critic in your head…  Doing what brings you joy… Creating and photography give me wings to fly.  I hope you find something that gives you wings to fly.    

By Marilyn, ago