This time of year I drift from flower to flower, scent to scent, as the blossoms of late spring and early summer spread their luscious fragrances through the air. And through my wandering and drifting I discover The Scent of Joy in the air all around me. I love it Read more…
My peonies burst into bloom yesterday. And I am taking my time photographing them, enjoying their lush beauty, and noticing a waft of their sweet scent in our dining room as I walk by. I love… Peony Season Growing up on our Iowa farm my mom grew several peony plants Read more…
This morning I felt like painting peonies So I did… using peonies I picked from my garden earlier this week as a model. “A creative life is an amplified life. It’s a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life. Living Read more…
Peonies from a distance are beautiful, but take the time to Look Closely and you will see delightful colors, shapes, curls, ruffles, light, and shadow. I never tire of photographing these rich beautiful flowers. You can find beautiful surprises when you look closely at anything. Slow down, savor, and pay Read more…
Yesterday was one of those perfect summer days—with low humidity, a gentle breeze, sunny skies, and low eighties temperatures. While many people in Minnesota, across our country, and around the world marched for black justice, I spent my day taking it easy because of a sore knee. (It’s not a Read more…