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Nature as Poet

I was looking through photographs I made during 2022 and happened upon a photo I had not paid attention to at the time I made it. But today it stood out as a kind of poem created by nature. Nature as Poet The grace and beauty of small scenes in nature always captivates me and surprises me. (I can’t decide if I like my black and white version or color version of the photograph better.) These poems created by nature are what I look for when I go out with my camera. I am less interested in “capturing” and more Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Wonderland

Three days in a row the snow fell. Finally it stopped mid-morning today and left me sitting inside a Wonderland filled with beauty. I have been focusing on home stuff and recovering from a gut upset that has been lingering for days. Despite the discomfort in my digestive system I have been active and feeling well enough to scoop the snow off the driveway on Monday and vacuum the house yesterday. I am celebrating the strength to do these things without lingering pain afterwards! Similarly, even though I wish that winter had not arrived already I am celebrating the beauty Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Oh S-NO-W!

When I woke up this morning and looked out the window I exclaimed Oh S-NO-W! The ground is white as far as my eye can see and more snow continues to fall. This heralds the beginning of my least favorite season of the year. I had hoped for a mid-November warmup but the weather forecast looks like winter is here at least for a week or so. Snow is in the forecast every day this week. But still, despite my dislike for some of the inconveniences of the season, my heart soars a little at the beauty of it all. Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Global Joy Summit

Today is the first day of the Global Joy Summit. It is free to watch online during the summit. And since I talk about joy so much in this blog I wanted to share it with you. To learn more or sign up Click Here. Feeling the pain of the world and recognizing how many are struggling with isolation and despair, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu met one last time before Arch’s passing to create a final gift for us all – poignant, practical, and often humorous teachings on how we can live with more Joy, Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Giving Back

    It’s been over a decade since I stopped working at an outside job and began focusing on making photographs and writing. As time goes by I believe that this freedom from outside work and also from the daily tasks of raising a family is a time of great growth. I see my purpose in this part of life as one of learning, creating, and healing. One of the most important tasks for me as I age is focusing on Giving Back and of becoming clear that elders can be great sources of generativity in life. Through learning we Read more…

By Marilyn, ago