Web Site: http://thatisallfornow.com
National Public Lands Day And Smithsonian Free Museum Day I love September for many reasons, it is the start of a favorite time of year, and it is also the month when we are presented with two wonderful opportunities to explore for free – and you know how much I love free! This...
Read More »
I Am Not Apologizing Anymore I am done apologizing for who I am Yes It is true That I am sorry if I make you feel uncomfortable But I am not apologizing anymore We have chosen different paths What matters to you and me is not the same I am at peace with the...
Read More »
A Rose We had planned to plant a rose garden this year, but in doing a bit of research, we concluded the area we had wanted to use for the roses, simply did not get enough sun. Not wanting to entirely give up on the notion of growing roses, we planted a rose bush...
Read More »
Patty Pan The Underutilized Squash I happen to love patty pan squash; actually, I am a fan of squash period. I first discovered patty pan, at a farmer’s market, in California, drawn to it by its scalloped edges and size. I remember it was priced very reasonably, which completely mattered in those days, so...
Read More »
“Soul Food” For some reason, my Mother repeatedly shared portions of Psalm 119 with me; among many other scriptures. I am so grateful to have these little notes she would send in the mail or simply leave on the counter for me to find; apparently this not is a bit of an admonition, I...
Read More »
Ft. Pierce Public Art In the Swim by Jorge Blanco I love the unexpected; it is always wonderful when I go looking for a particular place or thing and find it, but there is something rather delightful about coming upon an unexpected treat, like public art in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Strolling around Gazebo...
Read More »
I Stand and Applaud You I stand and applaud you. Rarely do words, my most constant and faithful companions fail me but at the moment, I am at a loss. So, I stand and applaud you. To endure injustice is never easy, to survive it marks you worthy of praise...
Read More »
The Sandpiper They are tiny and scurry quickly along the sand, not much interested in posing for a picture or what morsel someone may offer them; I like that about sandpipers, they are not there for our entertainment. Yet, somehow these ubiquitous creatures certainly do manage to still my soul, at least...
Read More »
Hey! I am Over Here, Come Take a Look! I wish I could make one of these memorable pieces of Americana, as I do so love road-side attractions, and must absolutely stop, if at all possible, to photograph a giant you name it . . . an orange, an alligator, a doughnut,...
Read More »
To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ Bridal Veil Falls, Yosemite by Albert Bierstadt When I think of vistas of Yosemite Valley, I most often think of Ansel Adams’ iconic photographs, as it was Adams who first introduced...
Read More »
