Last week brought a work road trip and glimpses of what I’m calling a superbloom of yellow along the way. It brought reminders of how we’re supposed to care for our fellow human beings. And it brought gorgeous skies after days of rains that were seemingly without end. My wish for this next week? Bravery…
Category: photography
Please Continue
“My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. Continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart.” — Maya Angelou I have to chuckle at some of the little messages life has gifted me…
Just in Case
“In case no one told you today: You’re beautiful. You’re loved. You’re needed. You’re alive for a reason. You’re stronger than you think. You’re going to get through this. I’m glad you’re alive. Don’t give up!” — unknown
Bloom!
My neighbor’s azaleas are over the top.
Cheers!
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” – Robin Williams
Choose Wisely
“You are being presented with a choice: evolve or remain. If you choose to remain unchanged, you will be presented with the same challenges, the same routine, the same storms, the same situations, until you learn from them, until you love yourself enough to say “no more”, until you choose to change. If you choose to…
Good to See You.
“A garden is a friend you can visit anytime.” Not a floral photo, but this guy and his dog looked like the epitome of relaxation. Above photos are from CityGarden. Below are from the neighbor’s garden. Can you spot the bees in the redbud blooms above and in the purple blooms below?
Goals
“Ah, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Please forgive this blurry photo, but when you see something this dear, you use whatever you have handy. Which in this case, when I was looking out the window at the art museum, I only had my iPhone. So I…
Change is Good
This weekend brought the GO! St. Louis Marathon Weekend to our house. And if I could describe it in one word, it would be…different. Not bad different. Just different. For starters, and most obviously, the start and finish points physically changed from the Union Station area on Market Street to directly under the Arch. It…
Never Underestimate
Look at you, little bloom, and your big ol shadow. If only we could all see how far we can reach and how big we can be.
Life Lately…
…according to the iPhone. Beautiful blooms. A makeshift Color Run in my neighborhood. Unparalleled Easter enthusiasm. Baking, decorating, running, enjoying. Is there anything better than a weekend? (No.)
Monday
Monday smiles, courtesy of: Violet’s state of can’t even. My beautiful miniature roses. A puppy’s love for his owner. There is always reason to smile. Always. Even on a Monday.
I Spy…
“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” – Henri Matisse
Tough Teachers
“I have learned silence from the talkative, tolerance from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet, strange, I am ungrateful to those teachers.” – Khalil Gibran During today’s run, I noticed several flowering trees in my neighborhood bursting through, in spite of earlier snows and hard freezes. For whatever reason, it reminded me of this…
Of Course
The first day of spring coincides with the International Day of Happiness. Coincidence? I think not. Violet is worn out from the excitement. Wishing you happiness in the warmth and light of the new season.
Everything Will Be Okay
“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” (unknown) Somehow quotes from “Unknown” are always so smart. Here’s to a new week and new hope.
Life Lately…
Life lately…according to the iPhone. Heart sightings. Valuable reminders. Floral therapy. Beautiful morning skies. Fading tulips retaining their loveliness.
Found
Nemo! I live for photos like this. And this. A leprechaun dinosaur in the neighborhood. Weird people are awesome.
Whoops.
After enjoying the snow outside in the Garden for a bit, it was time to bail on the 30 degree temps and head back inside for the annual Orchid Show. As a result, I was reminded of something today. Big temperature swings can fog up the camera lens. So the hazy effect in these photos? Yeah, that…
Snowy Saturday in the Garden
Plot twist! Earlier this week, temperatures were comfortable, flowering trees were glorious, perennial buds were opening, and then….boom. Snow. But I decided to make the most of it and had a date with my camera at the Botanical Garden. I wasn’t the only one with the idea; there were several photographers strolling along the grounds. One gentleman was so…
Whoa.
“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.” – Mahatma Gandhi *Note: I was stopped at a light and not moving when I took this.
Here, Here!
“A Strong Woman… …is one who feels deeply and loves fiercely. Her tears flow just as abundantly as her laughter… A Strong Woman… …is both soft and powerful. She is both practical and spiritual. A Strong Woman… …in her essence is a gift to the world.” Pausing on this International Women’s Day to celebrate Strong…
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