His Love Song Driving down the busy street, entertained by my to do list, I flip the radio on, and for the first time, I hear his lyrics. I turn the radio up a bit, And close the windows, blocking any outside distraction; he has my undivided attention. His words...
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The Rotunda in Bloom One of my favorite stops, in Washington D.C. is the National Gallery of Art; the collection is vast and it is impossible to “take it all in” during a single visit, thus I truly appreciate that when in the city, I can pop in for an hour, and...
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Feed Through The Winter, By All Means! If you have ever wondered whether or not you should keep your bird feeders full in the winter, these pictures should help you decide. Look at these delightful sparrows, identified by Linda. They are so enjoying the treats put out for them. The birds...
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To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ A Tough Story by John George Brown The children’s faces, in this work, instantly drew me in, and I began to imagine the tale being told to them, that so intently held...
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The First White House of the Confederacy Located in Montgomery, Alabama, we happened upon this by accident, as we do with so many of the stops we make along the road. I had gone to Montgomery to see the Civil Rights Memorial; after which we drove around the all but deserted downtown,...
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Sitting By My Bedside “One sure window into a person’s soul is his reading list.” ~ Mary B. W. Tabor ~ What are you reading? Are you looking for your next great read? Here is a look at what is sitting by my bedside, and which I am pleased to recommend....
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Irony Walking through the streets of the Back Bay, in Boston, I came across this set of signs; though it is obvious one is the name of the street and the other a directive to drivers, it did momentarily warm a very chilly stroll.
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Napkins I prefer cloth napkins; I have a drawer filled with them and use them for more than special occasions, but not as often as I would like. Somehow I find that a fine napkin, like a piece of china or good silverware make my meal just a bit better — perhaps...
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The Justices of the Supreme Court Back when a woman sitting on the Supreme Court, of the United States of America was a novelty, I made my way to Washington D.C. and into the building which houses the Court, trying to touch a bit of history. The Court, at the time...
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A Lasting Love I am always quite enthralled when I see those couples, sitting on the beach or walking hand in hand with weathered faces, grayed hair, and perhaps a beat skipped, in their walk, who nevertheless seem enthralled in each other’s company. I stare intently, while trying to be discrete, when...
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