photo journal observing an ordinary life in a beautiful world
“Live in moments that consume your heart and mind, but be distracted by the music from the leaves, birds, wind, rain, sun and people.” — said Val Uchendu. Two recently completed knit projects. Antler (pattern) by Ankestrick done in a heavy… Read more
“. . . What I want to say is that the past is the past, and the present is what your life is, and you are capable of choosing what that will be, darling citizen. So come to the pond,… Read more
With the return of autumn, days begin and end as cool as river stones. Sunlight fades early, dressing the sky with it’s autumnal wardrobe. In the quiet folds of morning, a subdued sun imbues itself through an open window. I… Read more
I always think the year begins on the first day of school not on January 1. It’s the time for renewal and fresh beginnings. A few new clothes, fresh blank sheets of paper and scribblers, new erasers and other supplies,… Read more
So, how are you? Did you answer, “I’m fine, how are you?” That’s how most of us do respond when asked that question. This week I read a great article that truly had me thinking and which has me considering… Read more
“A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the… Read more
“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” — Philip Pullman Living north, beyond the 56th parallel, going for walks takes on different meaning. The sky rich azure blue as it is when the… Read more
“Like small gods, children formed their miniature worlds out of clay, or even just words. To them, the truth was never simple.” “In childhood, Lib remembered, family seemed as necessary and inescapable as a ring of mountains. One never imagined… Read more