Parent’s Weekend at Swarthmore
We had a nice weekend visiting our son during Swarthmore’s Parent’s Weekend. We stayed for the first time in an accommodation we got off of AirBnB, which…
Photography
Zinnia Bouquets
Where our huge evergreen trees came down last year during the hurricane, we scattered zinnia seeds in the full sun, as a seasonal place holder until we…
Beautiful Morning at the Farmer’s Market
Between our own garden and our CSA share from the garden our daughter works in, we hadn’t yet been to the Farmer’s Market this year. We’ve missed it, and it
Biking Along the Housatonic River
I enjoyed a bike ride this morning along the Housatonic River while our daughter was in her Botany class. I plan to watch this area through the
Newtown Arts Festival
Today I went to the Newtown Arts Festival. Last spring, I was recruited to be in this, but demurred. Today, I went mostly to see my friend Roberta’s work, which I’ll feature with a blog post of its own soon.
Photos from Recent Hikes
The weather the last few days has been crystalline. The deep blue skies, together with the humidity-free seventy degree air, simultaneously carried both the last
Creative Arts Camp Photos 2013
We had a great time at Creative Arts Camp this year. Besides classes, we had a Bible study each morning, delicious meals, wonderful swims, and good programs every evening. We saw Libby Skala’s new one woman show, had concerts by Andre Villoch and by Jenny Foster, a drawing demo by Buckley Smith, a talk by … Read more
Laura’s Quarry Party 2013
For many years our youngest has celebrated her half birthday with a party at the Quarry. Here are the photos from this year’s celebration…
A Terrific Old Cabin
Our wonderful hostess grew up spending summers in this wonderful cabin, which her Swiss parents purchased in the 1940’s. What a privilege to be here and see it, complete with its cast iron sink, working wood stove.
Micro-view of Isle au Haut
As awe inspiring as the big views of Isle au Haut are, the up close, small views are inspiring too. Here are some…
Stonington Beach is Wonderful
This beach will be remembered as one of my favorite places. I painted here three days and it was sheer bliss. You can see my easel in some of these photos. While here, I overheard a kid exclaim to his parents, “I’m telling you now: this place will remain my best vacation memory.” I could … Read more
