“There is something very human in this apparent mirth and mockery of the squirrels. It seems to be a sort of ironical laughter, and implies self-conscious pride and exultation in the laughter.” John Burroughs This is a terrible quality photograph because my phone was in my pocket and all steamed up from my run…but I…
May 6: Blooming daffodils
“I love spring flowers: daffodils and hyacinths are the ultimate flower for me. They are the essence of spring.” Kirsty Gallacher Even when the skies are not blue, daffodils that explode with color before all the leaves on the trees are out remind us that spring is here, and spring arrives each year with true…
May 5: Lake Erie Metropark
“Exterior shots showing blue skies add a levity and brightness to each show.” Bonnie Hammer Nothing quite like a vivid, vast, blue sky after a dull and mostly gray winter! The Expert2 and I ventured out on our bikes for the first time since last summer and were pleasantly surprised when we stumbled upon Lake…
May 4: Spring at last
“The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture goes back hundreds of years. In their country, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and the beauty of life. It’s a reminder that life is almost overwhelmingly beautiful but that it is also tragically short.” Homaro Cantu This beautiful tree is just outside our garage…
May 3: Surprise package!
“Winning and losing isn’t everything; sometimes, the journey is just as important as the outcome.” Alex Morgan Although the journey that we all go through is what shapes and moulds us…a surprise little winning is an added bonus along the way! I enter all the competitions that appeal to me…and this is one part of…