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The Baha’i Temple is not far from my home, and it is a beautiful place! The size and scale can be a little overwhelming when you get up close. But what I really appreciate is all the details that go into making this place so special - whether it’s the scrollwork on the building columns,… Continue reading A subdued Baha’i Temple
Do you have a favorite place to rest and recharge? Besides my studio, for me that place is the shores of Lake Michigan, just two miles from home. This weekend I was lucky to have 24 hours to catch up with a college friend I haven’t seen in about 20 years. The visit was wonderful… Continue reading A muted Lake Michigan
It’s getting pretty cold here for walking outdoors. I think I’ll be back on the treadmill soon, sadly. A couple of mornings ago I took a one hour loop around my neighborhood. I was surprised to see that there are still spots of color in spite of the fact that it’s been pretty dark and… Continue reading Winter walk
Here are a few pictures from a neighborhood walk last weekend. I love the lush colors and textures. 💚❤️💕🧡💛🤍
Peony season has (sadly) come to and end ...
I took a walk in the morning yesterday, and I thought the light was particularly beautiful.
Fall has always been my favorite season, but over the years that seems to have changed. At the moment our Spring garden - our whole neighborhood, really - is a an explosion of blossoms. It feels like a piece of classical music, different trees and flowers rising in a crescendo, and then fading as new… Continue reading Spring Blossoms
This time of year always fills me with hope. 🌸 The featured photo is the witchhazel in our front yard, then some crocuses from my morning walk, and finally, a forsythia from a nearby park. 🌺
Loving the latest blooms from our Spring garden. <3
We’re seeing the first signs of Spring in the garden. I love seeing the snowdrops come up, and the first daffodils, too. We’ll be seeing more varieties of daffodils and the tulips soon, too - I can’t wait! Not sure what these are ... we’ll know soon!
It snowed multiple times this week, and this is the most accumulation we've had since moving to Chicagoland ten years ago. It is really peaceful and beautiful, in spite of the cold. Though it feels like it will take forever to melt, and Spring seems very far away ...
