New Cowboy Boots in Austin
While we were in Austin, Texas, we went into Allen’s boots, just to look, gawk, take some photos and enjoy the amazing smell. Well, it turns out that’s dangerous, folks.
Travel
Houston’s Menil Museum (& Rothko Chapel) Photos
I really liked the Menil Museum in Houston. This one family’s very impressive collection; the daughter to the Schlumberger fortune (who made their money in the oil business), collected 17,000 pieces of early to mid 20th century artwork and artifacts.
The Amazing Mosaics at Smither Park
Here are many photos of the incredible mosaics at Smither Park in Houston. Check out this fabulous display of color and form and fun!
Pond House Sunrises
This blog reader’s Pond House is glorious and I am so thankful for the serenity and beauty of my recent stay.
Other Recent Photos of Vermont
Here are my other photos from last weekend’s visit to Vermont. I enjoyed the landscape, and went to the Vermont Country Store , as well as some good restaurants…
Vermont Clouds and Sunset
My weekend in Vermont was a study in cloudscapes. I took photos of at every turn; the display was remarkable and ever-changing.
Seneca Rocks (new poem by Polly Castor)
…convoluted matrix
of time, place,
fickle appearances.
and ephemeral light,
all converging to seem
so regal– monolithic and
impossibly out of reach…
Niece’s Post Wedding Brunch and Our Drive Home
We went to the post wedding brunch, drove our daughter back, and visited my sister-in-law’s new house.
Our Younger Daughter at the Green Bank National Radio Telescope
We visited our daughter at her paid summer research opportunity (REU) at the Green Bank National Radio Observatory in remote West Virginia…
Palo Duro Canyon Hike Photos
We stayed an extra day after the wedding to hike in the Palo Duro Canyon. The temperatures crested 100ºF in our six mile shadeless walk, but we had a great time nonetheless.
Photos from Secrest Arboretum
When visiting my sister and her husband over Easter break, they took us to Secrest Arboretum, which is owned by Ohio State University on a large tract of farmland near Wooster Ohio.
Visiting the Cleveland Art Museum
I was delightfully surprised by how marvelous the Cleveland Art Museum is. They have one of my favorite Van Gogh paintings! Who knew?
Nice Weekend in Boston
I had a great weekend in Boston seeing friends, doing some work, staying at a lovely pond house, and eating fabulous food.
Mid Maine Botanical Gardens
Highly recommended for its beauty, and a great place to play with a child!
On My Way to Little Cranberry Island for a Painting Workshop
I was so delighted to squeeze in at the last minute to Henry Isaacs and Ashley Bryan’s last Painting Workshop. Their workshop is something I have always wanted to do,
Photos from Our Schoodic Peninsula Bike Ride
The Schoodic Peninsula bike ride on the northern (more remote) part of Acadia National Park is one of my favorites. And it just got better!
Photos of Maine Tide Pools
The tide pools we saw on our recent trip to Maine were wonderful little worlds unto themselves.