New Year's Eve

Party 'til the cows come home!  And drink milk!  : )

Sunday Morning Grace

And Not That Long Ago . . .

Glow!

When Life Hands You Sticky Buns..... Roll With It

Home For The Holidays

Security.  Warmth.  Belonging.  Acceptance.  Love.  Aren't all of these contained in the idea of "home"?  Here's hoping we all find our home, our deepest connections of the heart, this Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Peace On Earth

I love this sheltered little birch branch supporting the recent snow.  Frequently our snow is horizontal in the Midwest; not like the "real" West, of course, but not for wimps, either.  So it's necessary that another tree take the brunt of the wind for the one behind it to "blossom".  I'd draw some deep philosophical comparison to the human condition but you've done that in your mind already.

And then . . . you know how it is:  it's an artist's prerogative - no, her duty! - to never leave well enough alone.  So I added a border from a William Morris silk tapestry, and a drop shadow to make the photo stand out.  Always messing with nature, that's me!  With amazement, wonder, and gratitude.

Frolicking Is Serious Business

Seat Cushion

Is It Just Me?

Or do you see a reindeer wearing snow boots???  It pleases me to see pictures in the ice on the window after our first blizzard.  It's a balmy 17 degrees with a stiff wind still blowing.  The power is still on, thankfully, and it's a beautiful day to be inside looking out!

Fleeing From Winter

I'm posting this in the midst of our first winter blizzard, hoping the power stays on long enough for me to do so.  My usually adequate windows are rattling and horizontal snow grasps the side of branches and fences that were saturated from the preceding rain.  It's way too wild to get out and take pictures.  So here's one I've been saving for this moment.

The Kiss

Charlotte Was Here

Pause To Look