Signs of Spring
Signs of Spring amidst a global pandemic. I find myself seeking out beauty (however small) to stay positive during these dark days. March 2020.
Faeriewigs
Little postings of appreciation, beauty, inspiration, and whimsy.
OMEBs
Reading the Smith College alumnae magazine, and I came across this acronym. OMEB – Ordinary Moments of Extraordinary Bliss. I love it, and I’m going to spread the word (literally).
Beautiful Spring skies
Beautiful Spring skies, from our little backyard.
Lunches at home
One of the real pleasures of working from home is that I don’t have to get up super early to pack all my meals. Since I am doing intermittent fasting at the moment, I block ...
Neighborhood cheer
Neighborhood cheer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tomatoes are special
You may ask yourself what is so special about tomatoes. And, in fact, it’s not a particularly beautiful photograph, either. But after a five-year hiatus, I am able to eat both raw and cooked tomatoes ...
Orchids
The Chicago Botanic Gardens has a spectacular orchid show in the late winter each year. We haven’t in awhile, but I thought I would share these pictures from years past.
Wintery Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan from Gillson Beach. 18 January 2020.
Chicago Botanic Gardens
Glimpses of the Chicago Botanic Gardens, taken while I was helping my son with his photography homework.
Smiley tag
Smiling plastic tag on the sidewalk in Evanston, IL. 8 January 2020.
Growth
I’m lucky to work with such an amazing team at work. Every once in awhile I get a thank you from someone on the team, and I feel so blessed that the appreciation is reciprocated. ...
Mystery kid
Happy Holidays from the mystery kid.
Smiley coconut oil
The last of my coconut oil is smiling back at me!
Birthday flowers
Birthday flowers.
Almond Cow
Awhile back, I pre-ordered a new kitchen device called the Almond Cow, which is supposed to make milk from nuts. I liked the idea because I’m allergic to so many of the additives in milk. ...
Ripples
A grate near the new Veterans’ Park in Evanston Illinois. Since taking metalsmithing classes I am definitely seeing things like this in a new way. To me this looks like the ripples created on the ...
Shaymin
Shaymin is the gratitude Pokemon. The kids gave me this stuffie for my birthday a few years ago, and I keep him in our bedroom. I can never have enough reminder to be grateful!
Garfield Conservatory
After an inspiring field trip with his day camp, our little one requested to visit the Garfield Conservatory in Chicago again. We had good fun visiting with turtles, participating in the scavenger hunt, and feeding ...
Long Island Sound
A peaceful beach club in Connecticut, overlooking Long Island Sound. July 2019.
Nursery beauty
My dad passed away earlier this summer, but he would have been 81 this week. I am visiting my mom in Connecticut with my family, and trying hard to find beauty where I can. Our ...