Spending time in the yard or out in nature has always fed my soul. It’s a thread to memories of my mother. In my pandemic dream gardens I would walk with my friends, the gardeners, and we would talk. They… Read more
Photography Project
The Way I See It
As I was going through some of my older photographs, I felt a few deserved to be pulled out and allowed to see the light of day. I’m a strong proponent of getting photos printed and, although these had been… Read more
General
praeludium 1, gifts, and a wonderful life
piano student’s space studying … practicing gift from music teacher’s wife gift from piano teacher something beautiful for you (above and below) — enjoy.
General
orphaned daydreams
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
A Story
Wooden Boat Festival
Sun-warmed, yet invigorated by the chatter of people and the dulcet sounds of a saxophone played by a gentleman in a gold hued Hawaiian shirt, and the glistening waters of the bay, we wondered why it has taken years to… Read more
Books Diane Recommends, General
On Agnes and other miscellany
“The measure of your life is the amount of beauty and happiness of which you are aware.” – Agnes Martin [aside: I wonder why people don’t name their daughters Agnes anymore? It’s a lovely name and sounds so nice when… Read more
General
It doesn’t matter …
When visiting Sherry Galey’s online home, Still and All, she had posted this soul stirring poem. I couldn’t help but be completely smitten. With the need for wanting to share, I’m repeating that beauty right here, for you: HOKUSAI SAYS …He… Read more