Focal Point

So fellow travelers, after several weeks of unseasonably mild weather, winter has delivered quite a sucker punch timed to hit right at the beginning of  winter break.              A not so Happy Valentines Day          turned rosy with some photo effects It started with two days of …

One Song

So fellow travelers, mid winter weather has neutralized the sky canvas which inspired so many recent photos. Delilah and I scurried along wind swept fields on our walk hoping to dodge the bands of lake effect snow blowing in ahead of an arctic cold front. Now I remember why I usually do not shoot many …

The Sunday Sun

So fellow travelers, watching the sun paint colors in the sky at day’s end has become a cherished ritual for me. In this year of acclimating to being a long  distance Mom to both my daughters, the milder weather has been a blessing. It allows me to tarry longer and really take in what I …

Art Class in the Sky

So fellow travelers,  the sky has been a wonder this winter. Whether I’m  lingering longer on our daily walks because of milder temperatures or there is some atmospheric magic afoot, most days have offered breath taking views. It’s impossible not to be inspired by what I see at day’s end. I recently treated myself to …

Poem: Target of Opportunity

So fellow travelers, one more connected post to share. I’ve shared posts from Tom Atkins often, either here or on my own Facebook wall. His writing, both poetry and prose often give voice to thoughts and feelings with both clarity and directness I need. This post speaks to coming through the experience of negative attacks …

Perspective

So fellow travelers, I was working on a followup to my last post, just because there were a few thoughts still rattling around my mid-year exam week addled brain. I had a good beginning, all about how being in art class reminded me of the importance of perspective and how that’s a lesson which applies …

Letting in Light

So fellow travelers, there are times on the journey when we encounter something which triggers such a strong response, we find ourselves reacting without thinking. I had such an experience yesterday and it had me throwing around thoughts so distracting, I had to get them out of my heart and mind.  Early this morning, I …