Thank you to the Hudson Valley sunset for encouraging my fearful climb up the fire tower on 9/11/21. It felt meaningful to overcome a fear on this 20th anniversary of 9/11. The hike to the fire tower was a quick and easy 1/2 mile or so. As I looked up the fire tower I assessedContinue reading “NY- Hudson Valley- Rhinebeck- Ferncliff Forest”
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Inspiration: Framed
My joy of taking photos originated from my father. He loved gadgets and had all the camera equipment available in the 60s when I was born – he took movies, slides, had projectors and screens and lugged it around everywhere waiting for the opportunity to arise. When you enjoy photography it takes focus, attention andContinue reading “Inspiration: Framed”
Inspiration: A Natural Work of Art
An imperfect sunset resulted in a work of art. I’m grateful I paused. Cove Island Park, Stamford, CT, August 2021
NY: Hudson Valley- Olana State Historic Site
The morning following Tropical Storm Elsa, I took a chance to walk the grounds and see the view at Olana State Historic Site. Should the rain have continued, my contingency would have been an inside tour of the house (for those who know me they’re smiling now as I am known for my contingency planningContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Olana State Historic Site”
Inspiration: Amber Glow Amidst the Snow
I often read poetry about the purity of the snow but it hadn’t resonated as much as it does now. There is something so relaxing to watch it fall so softly. It hides all the imperfections beneath it. It provides a canvas on which to shine a glimmer of hope. You don’t need to goContinue reading “Inspiration: Amber Glow Amidst the Snow”
Inspiration: Snow Glows
It was a winter wonderland for two stormy days with over a foot of snow accumulating. I was distracted from work when the sun finally appeared. The trees cast its shadows on the untouched white drifts. When I want to really see what’s around me I pick up my camera. It’s much more deliberate –Continue reading “Inspiration: Snow Glows”
Inspiration: Take In and Take Out!
In Stamford, Norwalk and Fairfield I can find the best Pho-Ga soup there is at Mecha Noodle. This works great in the winter months as each are relatively near a shoreline for a car picnic with a view! (Go with it, got to get creative with this pandemic 🙂 For those that know me, IContinue reading “Inspiration: Take In and Take Out!”
Inspirations: Holocaust Remembrance Day
In honor of Holocaust Remembrance day I recall my mother, who together with her sister were hidden in a Catholic school in southern France as children of the Holocaust. As recently as 2016 I found the below picture within a French article which happened to include a picture of my mother and her sister (topContinue reading “Inspirations: Holocaust Remembrance Day”
Inspiration: Backyard Pivot
This morning I spilled my morning coffee on my puffy white robe and cream colored couch. I tripped over my dog as he searched for his toy. I burnt my toast while cleaning the couch. I then grew disappointed that I missed driving to find a sunrise by the shore and was uncertain what toContinue reading “Inspiration: Backyard Pivot”
Inspiration: Whistle Near the Blindman
The title of this blog is not my own. When I was in my teens my boyfriend shared he one day wanted to write a book with this title. He felt that folks needed to be reminded and/or taught that even with only sparing a moment you can support someone else. He thought that perhapsContinue reading “Inspiration: Whistle Near the Blindman”
Pivot and Pause in New England 