From the hands of a craftsman ....

Morris Arboretum,  Philadelphia, PA

Have you seen this exhibit? I've had the privilege to experience it twice; once in Williamsburg and now in Philadelphia.  It's amazing.

I would love to have time with the creator as the concept is born on what will be created next.

 The beauty of the wood, the shape, the finish .. not something thrown together.

It's mystical for all ages!

Happy Father's Day to all those guys who nurture and love .... thanks!

Time to rock ....

Cape May, New Jersey

 Today I had a need to rock.  For most of the day, I was rocking with great fury.  My thoughts ... perhaps the harder and faster I rock, the quicker the day will pass and so much unknown will be replaced with knowledge.

The good news is, my dear friend will rock with me again soon.

And, we will rock slowly, and laugh and chat.

A day in the life of the Goose Family.

I had the distinct privilege of happening upon the family gathering of  The Goose Family.
 

No one even seemed to notice that I was hoovering over them snapping away as the animal paparazzi!

They were pretty focused at the task at hand .... feeding.

 It was a pretty good feeding frenzy  .....

Then things seemed to slow .....

...and,  Mother Goose took notice.  Yup, enough of this crazy animal chasing camera person!

Round up the troops and head for the water.

Everyone fell into line.

See ya guys!  Thanks for sharing your day. Time to go spy on some other poor unsuspecting animals at the Cape May, New Jersey State Park!

Some color for your day!

My front garden makes me happy!

The stimulation makes me feel .. so .... alive!

 

I can't help but smile when I wander through it.

 

I hope you smiled too!

What patience can bring ....

Cape May New Jersey, State Park

Shhhhhhh ... walk slowly, don't talk ... and stay focused.

 

With good fortune, I was able to capture ... the patience, the grace, the focus  of this Egret as it maneuvered the Cape May State Park Sanctuary.

 

 It wasn't lost on me .... the need to slow down ... and listen to my heart beat.

 

I am assuming that she is "fishing".

 

Or, cooling her ankles in the refreshing water.

 

Or, enjoying her surroundings.

 

Or, wondering what that click, click, clicking is all about.

Perhaps her patience was all about waiting for her friend to show up!

What could possibly be a better reason! I can't think of one.

Cape May, New Jersey

If you haven"t been, this is a must do!  Quintessential Cape May ..... Victorian inns, horse drawn carriages, English gardens and porches .... a step back in time.

Queen Victoria Inn

Each Inn has it's own color scheme and allure. Pass one inn and the next is equally as charming.

Whether on foot, bike or in a car .... the danger is staying focused on your mode of transportation.  So far, I've managed to trip numerous times as my eyes are NEVER on where I am walking but rather what is happening with the houses and yards.

It's like a rock concert or color and texture and enchantment!

Although I have only been inside the Queen Victoria Inn (where we always stay), my imagine runs wild in thinking about the interior of each house I pass.

Wonder if anyone would mind if I just go sit on their porch and enjoy the splendor?

Condo living!

I'm not sure if these bird houses are going to take off and fly around the sanctuary, start emitting some weird colorful ray of light off those antenna on the roof, or whether these types of birds requested ultra modern, utilitarian condos to call home!

Whatever the case may be, these bird houses were beyond busy.  Located at the base of the lighthouse at Cape May, New Jersey, this sanctuary certainly had my attention.  More to come in the days ahead.

Check out those gourd like birdhouses at the base!   These guys are on the cutting edge!