More of this coming our way!

I listen and watch and pray!  If it's going to snow again .....

... let it be as beautiful as a few weeks ago.

It's all about "painting" with white.

I really do love winter!

What is .... the rest of the story?

 I always want to know the rest of the story.  Where does this lead to, what's around the corner, who's on the trail, what did they discover ..... the unknown can be so exciting!

I

I love ....

... the unexpected!

Closer and closer and closer .....

George Eastman House, Rochester,  NY

At first, I'm struck by the bigger picture.  It's such a beautiful scene.

But then, something happens.

 

That darn zoom lens of mine stars twisting and turning ...

 

and, without fail, I'm up close and personal 

with the beautiful detail of a piece of the puzzle.

Once again, it's magical!

Nice work Mom!

I often wonder ... when my days are done, and I move on, what will  there be that might tell a bit of my "story". Will it be my pictures, art work, gardens? It something to ponder along the way.  Anyway, I have to share a gift from my Mom.  I remember her crocheting this piece, remember it draped on a drop leaf table (that I still have) .... I remember how quietly proud she was as she put away her crochet needle and yarn bag as the project was done.

It's a beautiful piece. I don't know how she did it with her arthritic hands; it must have been a labor of love. So, the love gets passed on and I look at it and think ... what an amazing woman! For those who  knew her, she's remembered for her soft voice, her wonderful listening ear, her smile, her love and that most wonderful laugh.

Thanks for such a wonderful remembrance Mom!

A thought .....

Do not go where the path may lead.

Go instead where there is no path ....

.. and, leave a trail.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Another beautiful stand alone.

I find it just amazing!