Spring flowers. Wilmette IL, May 2013.

She believed she could so she did. As seen in Good Housekeeping magazine, March 2013.   http://www.etsy.com/listing/58768069/she-believed-she-could-so-she-did-print?ref=shop_home_active

She believed she could so she did. As seen in Good Housekeeping magazine, March 2013.   http://www.etsy.com/listing/58768069/she-believed-she-could-so-she-did-print?ref=shop_home_active

Aunt Nikki and Uncle Jeff’s wedding. There were lovely handmade decorations and personal touches throughout … 

There are no rules here. We’re trying to accomplish something.
Thomas Edison

Mother’s Day treasures from 2012.

If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn’t be called Research.
Albert Einstein

If you look closely enough … you can see the beginnings of Spring!

As our self-interest diminishes, our anxieties disappear, and then comes quiet and firm joy, which always diffuses us with a good spiritual disposition and a clear conscience. Every good deed helps to kindle this feeling of joy within us.
Tolstoy as quoted from Gretchen  Rubin’s Moment of Happiness, 10 May 2011
Another peaceful and astoundingly beautiful view of Lake Michigan. 3 January 2013.

Another peaceful and astoundingly beautiful view of Lake Michigan. 3 January 2013.

Orchids in the morning sun … in the lobby at work.

Orchids in the morning sun … in the lobby at work.

Go together.

Go together.

May the sun
bring you new energy by day,
May the moon
softly restore you by night.
May the rain
wash away your worries,
May the breeze
blow new strength into your being.
May you walk
gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life.
Apache blessing

Our visit to Chicago’s aquarium (The Shedd) on Good Friday 2012.  It’s a great location, where you can look northwards and see the expanse of the city and Lake Michigan.  The interior details are amazing, too!

When all else fails …

When all else fails …

Spring in our back yard.  Photo from May 2012.