Pages, Leaves and Walls

What's up, Doc ?

2011-06-19T21:50:00.000-04:00

What could be better than carrots picked fresh from the garden?

Robin's Nest

2011-05-19T20:55:00.005-04:00

A Robin’s Egg Darker than Robin’s-Egg Blue by Raymond A. Foss

A deeper hue

darker and soothing

more like aqua or teal

the robin’s egg on the ground

noticed while I was mowing

set off against the earth

the lush green grass

A robin’s egg darker

than robin’s-egg blue

something amazing

a bit of wonder

magic in that moment

a bit of grace

poured out on me

June 27, 2010

Shadows

2010-09-24T11:42:00.000-04:00

Shadow is a colour as light is,

but less brilliant;

light and shadow are only

the relation of two tones.

Paul Cezanne

A bag

2010-09-22T17:16:00.004-04:00

I am not a fashionista by any stretch but like most of the female species, I am drawn to bags and shoes. I also love things that are old

(call them vintage or antique, it doesn't matter). Today's forage at the goodwill store got me this bag. I was quite surprised at the higher-than-usual goodwill store price tag but then decided to purchase it for its form, craftsmanship and style. Being ignorant about these things, I then discover that it's a sought-after name in bags. Now, that's a find and surely worth the money...and more!

Byebye summer!

2010-09-21T08:58:00.002-04:00

the wind is blowing

the leaves are falling

and the mornings and evenings are cooler

the end to barbecues

and to dining al fresco

~ For a simple yet tasty pork (farmer-style ribs) barbecue, rub salt, pepper and grapeseed oil.

Prawns are marinated in minced garlic, rosemary, s&p, lemon and grapeseed oil ~

Intoxication

2010-09-07T14:21:00.006-04:00

clothes dancing in the wind

the crispness of bed linen

***

ordinary laundry

that's

been

kissed by the sun

***

nothing as intoxicating

Travel

2010-09-04T23:36:00.004-04:00

"You can't have a narrow mind

when you have a thick passport" ...

"Prejudices come from a lack of knowledge."

from Sue Sandford

:traveling 131 countries

for a year with her 4 kids:

{Perrin Report~Conde Nast Traveler 09.10}

the Phipps Conservatory

2010-09-03T23:11:00.001-04:00

La Playa

2010-08-24T21:20:00.013-04:00

~ Lake Erie, Ontario

A quick visit to the museum

2010-08-23T21:30:00.004-04:00

~ Carnegie Museum of the Arts

Pittsburgh, PA

Winged dainties

2010-08-12T18:49:00.003-04:00

My inspiration to grow more flowers in the garden.

Fresh

2010-08-12T18:27:00.002-04:00

Tomatoes from the vegetable patch just waiting to ripen.

After the rain

2010-08-10T22:28:00.004-04:00

The downpour lasted the whole evening it seemed and was a good respite from the summer's heat. The sun didn't waste time in making its presence felt the morning after. I came back from a muggy jog and was enthralled by the beauty of the lush and dewy garden.

~ Port Stanley

...and then the fallen leaves

gently remind us of the summer

that's about to end.