I first noticed an elderberry bush growing beside the pond two years ago. It is amazing to me how quickly it has grown. Now that it is larger I notice it more. And this year for the first time, the birds have not eaten all the berries as soon as Read more…
As a photographer I pay attention to the changing light. It can change in a matter of moments. And I find that it is often the light that makes a photograph something special. Early this morning I noticed a shaft of light that lit up a patch of dried grasses Read more…
This has been one of the nicest summers in memory. And I am treasuring these Summer Days despite the fact that they are flying by so fast. I almost never feel like winter flies by quickly here in Minnesota. Though last winter was one of the nicest winters I Read more…
Sunday mid-morning I headed out to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to try to take advantage of what I thought would be a rain-free hour or two (according the weather forecast) with overcast skies. Instead I had a Rainy Day Adventure and got soaked by surprise rain showers that ended up Read more…
It’s clear that full summer has arrived. And I am finding beauty and grace in a string of Ordinary Days and ordinary walks here and there in nearby parks. Last week I hiked at Carver Park Reserve. And earlier this week Jon and I explored a bit at the Elm Read more…