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Being Where I Am

Quote of the day: “Wherever you go, there you are.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn This morning I looked out the bedroom window and noticed the wonderful early morning light creating wonderful reflections on the pond behind our house.  I decided to head outdoors to make some photos while the light was great.  I was amazed at the beauty I saw within a block of my home.   It reminded me that I don’t need to go somewhere special to be who I am or to grow or learn or change. For years before I was laid off, I imagined that if Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Autumn Beauty

Quote of the day: “listen to your life. see it for the fathomless mystery that it is. touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace.”  — buechner I’ve been out for little photography outings the past 3 mornings.  Here are a few photos from my wanderings.  I am savoring every moment of this lovely fall weather.

By Marilyn, ago

Walk in Beauty

Quote of the day:   “In beauty I walk   With beauty before me I walk   With beauty behind me I walk   With beauty above me I walk   With beauty around me I walk   It has become beauty again” — Walking in Beauty:  Part of Closing Prayer from the Navajo Way Blessing Ceremony I went to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to wander and make photographs today.  Celebratory fall colors everywhere!  Even as I mourn the end of summer and coming of winter, I glory in today’s beauty.  May you walk in beauty always.         Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Just Sit the Horse

Quote of the day: Annie: I haven’t ridden Western before.  Tom Booker: Yeah. But he doesn’t know that. Just sit the horse. — The Horse Whisperer   I’ve been working hard on putting together my second photo exhibit.  It has taken me a long while to get going on this exhibit.  From picking the photos I would use, selecting a theme, or planning and sending out information on the opening party, I drug my feet.   In the beginning it felt too big.  I didn’t know where to start.  Just thinking about putting together a new exhibit brought all sorts Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

November Photo Exhibit

My second photo exhibit is coming soon (this the last one for quite awhile). I’d love for all my old and new Twin Cities friends to stop by and say “Hi” at my opening Thursday, Nov. 3, 7:00 – 8:30 PM at Dunn Bros Coffee, 66th and York in Edina. Here is a sample of some of the photos included in the exhibit.  If you can’t make it to the opening, the photos will be on exhibit for the entire month of November.

By Marilyn, ago