This morning I read several beautiful essays and articles in Orion Magazine. One that particularly moved me was For As Many Days as We Have Left. It tells a love story but also deals with living in a time of climate change. It echoes many thoughts I have had Read more…
I’ve been Playing Around with flower photos this week. The one above that I made using a photo of my red Christmas cactus feels like a bright holiday greeting to me. It has been quite awhile since I played around with making mandala like images from flowers or other plant Read more…
The day began with overcast skies but the clouds soon gave way to blue skies, thin white clouds, and sunshine. Any time the temperature gets above freezing this time of year I feel like celebrating. Add in the sunshine and I am feeling total gratitude for this day (and for Read more…
It’s a time of Giving Thanks although I think every day is a time for giving thanks. The older I get the more I am grateful for all of the blessings of my life. Sometimes I wonder how I got to be so lucky. And I realize that I will Read more…
Brrr! It’s cold and blustery outside today. Time for some indoor Flower Photography I bought a bunch of white alstroemeria flowers last week. And I’ve been photographing them on and off for days. I love these simple easily available flowers. They last a long time and when I look closely Read more…