“Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises” – Pedro Calderon de la Barca Project 365: #26This is the view from the parking lot of our grocery shop down the road – who would think that we live in a city? We really do, and although we are…
Day 25: Home is where the heart is
“Home is where the heart is” – Pliny the Elder Project 365: #25 It has been the most awesome weekend with the whole family together, even if for a short time. I have been completely exhausted, but I think it is the relief of not having to be a single mother, even for a short…
Day 24: Moonrise over the lake
“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator” – Mahatma Gandhi Project 365: #24 Perfect evening for sundowners with the moonrise over the lake! I know that the scene is always the same, but it never stops being…
Day 23: Hannover Altstadt
“To walk through the ruined cities of Germany is to feel an actual doubt about the continuity of civilization” – George Orwell Project 365: #23 I cannot even begin to imagine how horrific these devastated cities must have looked. Apparently the majority of Hannover was destroyed, with pockets of houses remaining intact after WWII. Some…
Day 22: Reflections
“There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge… observation of nature, reflection, and experimentation. Observation collects facts; reflection combines them; experimentation verifies the result of that combination” – Denis Diderot Project 365: #22 Perfect Spring Day in Hannover. The most beautiful reflections – both literally and figuratively. The flowers blossoming, and the trees just starting…