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…
Yesterday as I was sitting in my chair by the window that looks out at the pond behind our house I noticed a large bird standing on the log at the edge of the pond. As I sat and watched it in a sort of Heron Daze I was filled Read more…
Yesterday on my walk at Lake Camelot Park I noticed a dragonfly gliding through the air near me. I stopped and waited, watching. And I felt that I was totally present in the moment, Here Now as I gazed at the beautiful insect. As I saw the dragonfly alight on 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…