Lines from Wordsworth in Early Spring
The budding twigs spread out their fan,
To catch the breezy air;
And I must think
Month: April 2016
Macy’s Flowers Show
Oh my goodness, flowers were everywhere! Roses packed like above everywhere you turn!
New York City Scenes
The photos in this post are tidbits that caught my eye, in line, angle, form and color. I see composition everywhere, and love to contemplate it anew.
Movie Review: Zootopia
I saw Zootopia, which is about a cartoon city of all sorts of mammals. They have evolved enough to get past eating one another and get along peaceably, while there is still some criminal activity to be apprehended and overcome.
Pelican Photos
When in Florida last month, I got quite close to some pelicans. They are fascinating, even prehistoric looking.
The Mundane is Amazing
What we need from great writing, most urgently, is an understanding that the mundane itself—snails, fireplaces, shrubs, pebbles, socks…
Recipe: Cod and Veggie Soup
This is surprisingly good. Plus, it is easy and quick to make. It freezes well, too. I made this recipe up myself after tinkering with it for a while.
India Ink Collage Papers
When making black and white collage papers with india ink yesterday, I started liking some of them for their own sake.
April Snow
– After just returning from Florida, Texas, and California, all of which were far ahead of us in terms of spring blossoming, we were starting to adjust to seeing the first hesitant flowering of spring here, when low and behold, we got snow! These photos were taken with my iPhone on the way to church … Read more
I’m in This Twitter Art Exhibit in NYC
I’m in this Twitter Art Exhibit showing for the next two weeks at a gallery on 317 East 52nd Street in New York City. Nine hundred artists around the world have donated postcard size artwork to be sold for charity,
Amazing Evening Light in Yosemite Valley
We were gifted with this amazing evening light as we left Yosemite Valley, with a marvelous view of Bridalveil Falls and El Capitan, reflected golden in the river.
Hike to Upper Yosemite Falls
It was outstandingly gorgeous, and all the effort was fun and rewarding. An afternoon well spent and happiness all around!
Hike to Lower Yosemite Falls
The water was very clear, the air was brisk and invigorating, and the whole simple hike deeply nourished the soul.