It was a beautiful day when we walked though Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. The cemetery was inviting in the warm sunshine, full of flowering trees and shrubs. As soon as we entered, I began noticing the angels.… Read more
Favorite Things
Favorite Things, Peonies
Peonies, like so many of my favorite spring flowers, last for such a short amount of time. They open in glorious bursts of color and scent and in a day or two, they start dropping their petals. Perhaps their brief presence is part of their appeal. We have to make the time to fully appreciate their short spring visit.… Read more
Favorite Things, Front Door Sunbursts
One of my favorite house architectural details is the sunburst. The design of rays emanating outward from a center point is often placed over a front door. I’ve started taking photos of sunbursts and wanted to share them.
I love the detail of wood layers carefully arranged in a semicircle in this sunburst found on an old house. You can tell it has been painted many times.
Favorite Things, Halloween Decorations
In the spirit of the Halloween season, I’m sharing some local decorations, including this creature who seems to have a taste for mums.… Read more
Favorite Things, Daylilies, II
As summer wanes, I’m sharing photos of the beautiful daylilies that I admired this season. I still have a few daylilies flowering in my yard, but it won’t be long before they drop their final blooms and take a break until next year.
I gravitated to the yellow and orange lilies this year and the photos remind me of the sun’s journey through the day. … Read more