Ladybug's Leaf

Dogwood Days

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:30:00 -0500

Nature often holds up a mirror so we can see more clearly the ongoing processes of growth, renewal, and transformation in our lives. ~Mary Ann Brussat

Here's another lovely dogwood tree found outside of St. Anthony's Church in Cambridge, Mass (in my neighborhood).

I'm continuing to send Reiki and prayers to all of those affected by the recent bombings at the Boston Marathon. I work in the area, and am touched by all of the people visiting and giving the affected stores and restaurants business.

It Might As Well Be Spring

Sat, 04 May 2013 13:42:31 -0500

"Life without love is like a tree without blossom and fruit." ~Khalil Gibran

The dogwood trees are in bloom . . . this morning I took some photos outside of St. Anthony's Church in Cambridge to capture these blossoms.

Shiny Buttons

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:33:00 -0500

If it keeps up, man will atrophy all his limbs but the push-button finger. ~Frank Lloyd Wright

Found on Gloucester Street, Boston.

Back yard beauty

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:44:04 -0500

"In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty." ~Christopher Morley

This lovely crocus was found in the tiny yard behind my apartment building in Cambridge, Mass. Happy Spring!

Leaf Study

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:30:00 -0500

All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another. ~Anatole France

Three leaves like this one were found on Cardinal Medeiros Ave. this evening on my walk home from work. I used my old Canon SD 550 to get a macro shot of the details. I wish everyone a nice autumn . . . what's left of it!

Out of the Darkness

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 11:52:47 -0500

As long as you keep getting born, it's alright to die some times. ~Orson Scott Card

This awesome sculpture is called Venusvine, by artist Richard Rosenblum, and was found on the grounds of the deCordova Museum in Lincoln, Mass. I took this photo in August, 2010.

Get Better

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:00:00 -0500

Renew thyself completely each day; do it again, and again, and forever again. ~Chinese inscription cited by Thoreau in "Walden"

I have my friend Lana in mind for this post, but it's really for anyone who may benefit from this very simple image and message.

I'm sorry that I haven't updated this site in such a long time. I've been focusing on other things in my life, but now feel the urge to go out and take more photos. This was found on Marlborough Street in Boston last year.

Feathery Green

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 11:56:37 -0500

"The little things? The little moments? They aren't little." ~John Zabat-Zinn

This was taken on my last fairy recent trip to the arboretum . . .

I wish all the dads out there a great Father's Day ~ especially MY Dad, whom I adore more than words can say. :)

Blossoming Bliss

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:10:48 -0500

I like to think of thoughts as living blossoms borne by the human tree. ~James Douglas

Found in my living room . . . Have a great weekend, everyone!

Grand Opening

Mon, 21 May 2012 01:00:00 -0500

The windows of my soul I throw Wide open to the sun. ~John Greenleaf Whittier, "My Psalm"

This gorgeous and huge "White Charm" peony was found at the Arnold Arboretum last Friday.

Peaceful Green

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:06:26 -0500

Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop. ~Lewis Carrol, "Alice in Wonderland"

Found at Arnold Arboretum earlier today . . . have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Everything in between

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0500

Having spent the better part of my life trying either to relive the past or experience the future before it arrives, I have come to believe that in between these two extremes is peace. ~Unknown

Found on Marlboro St.

Let Go a Little

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:00:00 -0500

Trust is letting go of needing to know all the details before you open your heart. ~Author Unknown

Found on Commonwealth Ave. on a lunchtime walk early last week. Have a great week, everyone!

Awakening Spring

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:10:54 -0500

"Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens." ~Carl Jung

This magnolia tree was found on the MIT campus recently . . . happy spring, everyone!

Brief Beauty

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:59:56 -0500

"Beauty as we feel it is something indescribable; what it is or what it means can never be said." ~George Santayana

This year the magnolias in Boston blossomed very early, but unfortunately didn't last long. This was taken a couple of weeks ago on Beacon Street.