When I was a kid - long before cable television, before video games, or DVDs, or the Internet - my friends and I played outside. All. Day. We'd leave home after breakfast, only coming home for lunch, then heading back out again until it was dark. We had bikes to ride, games to play, balls to … Continue reading Great escape
Tag: nature
Symphony
Climbing the rostrum, the maestro raps his baton on his music stand to focus the performers attention on him. Raising his arms, he cues the orchestra. The opening notes, an unrelenting rhythm, drums upon the seaboard. Your heart marches to the percussionist's beat. With a trembling hand, the conductor brings in the mournful hum of … Continue reading Symphony
Unveiling
Morning breaks early Sunrise leisurely unveils Possibilities Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
A splash of color
I spent most of last week moving in slow motion. I had a routine medical procedure that took three days to prep, submit, and recover. It wasn't drastic, or traumatic, just too freakin' time consuming. So, once the weekend arrived, I took full advantage of the gorgeous weather - sunshine, cool breezes, and fluffy clouds … Continue reading A splash of color
Monet, monet
Pigments swirl, ripple Impressionist watercolor Nature's masterpiece * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
Up a bayou with a paddle
On Tuesday my husband and I celebrated our 25th Anniversary by renting a pair of kayaks at a nearby state park. We're pondering whether to buy our own, so wanted to try them out first. I enjoyed the day so much, I went back on Saturday to paddle around some more. Looks like we're going … Continue reading Up a bayou with a paddle
Thin spiral notebook 