Wind-shaped

A tree does not move except in wind

-Afghan proverb

Sedona Secret Revealed

When I first glimpsed this home in Sedona, AZ I was livid.

Who dared to "spoil" the landscape? 

Then I thought maybe I'm just a wee bit jealous because...

I'd sure love to live here (but only if I have a housekeeper

and groundskeeper). 

I was curious as to who owned this perfect spot when...

lo and behold a comment on one of my photos from a kindred spirit

had the answer.

Go here for it.

http://maccandace.wordpress.com/2011/08/14/red/ 
Scroll through the beautiful photos until you, too, find the 

secret revealed.

Red Rock City-Sedona, AZ

Who notices the heat with views like this?

The Challenge

Sometimes curiosity is risky!

(click on photos to enlarge)

Santa Fe Birds

Drought here in Santa Fe, NM, but 

the curious come anyway...
(click to enlarge)

Fierce Rabbit

"This is a fierce bad rabbit;

look at his savage whiskers,

and his claws and his turned-up tail."

--Beatrix Potter

Not really...but try telling that to my dog; 

he chased the poor rabbit away...

Bottomless Pond

While some men believe in the infinite,

some ponds will be thought to be

bottomless.

~Henry David Thoreau

Seeing...

Most people in the city rush around so, 

they have no time to look at a flower...

I want them to see it whether they want to or not...

(Georgia O'Keefe)

Independence Day in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia is where the Founding Fathers declared America's independence back in 1776. 

Happy Birthday, America!

All across America, flags are flying today.

Happy 4th of July!

Omnious Sky

Storm clouds gather around Santa Fe, NM, but not one drop of rain...

The Smiling Serpent

You are not fully dressed until you wear a smile. :~)

Fire in Los Alamos, NM

 This fire at Los Alamos, NM scorched a section of the Tech Area 49, used for a series of underground tests with high explosives and radioactive materials.

Here, the sun tries to penetrate the smoke at Los Alamos. Hopefully they'll soon get the fires under control.

Where there's smoke...

...smoke from fires burning in Arizona and Colorado

drifts over Santa Fe, NM

A Turtle!

Who's Looking At You?

Goodnight, Sun

In the Sea

...touching on

the crystal architecture

of the sea anemone...

I want to tell you the ocean knows this, that life in its

jewel boxes

is endless as the sand...

—Enigmas by Pablo Neruda

Missing Santa Fe

Santa Fe sunsets are so romantic, aren't they?

Quietude

 

Beloved Little Lady 

Child of Sunshine,

Child of Starlight,

Child of Moonlight Grace.

Shine your joyous light of love

on all who find this place.

In memory of Lori Meislin 

June 25, 1994

Sailing's Rough...

...in Newport, R.I., but I love it!

Dancing the Maypole

We still dance the Maypole here. Do you?

To view an interesting collection of Maypole Winding post cards visit:

http://www.lyndonirwin.com/maypole.htm 

GIVING BIRTH

The Season

What passion has God placed in your heart—

Are you pursuing it?

Meditation

silently sitting

in a Japanese garden—

the water singing

Up Close and Personal

Still Standing-sort of...

This is why I need to learn Photoshop

To clean up all these old photos!

A Time To Bud--A Time To Bloom

April Snow

Just when you think Spring has sprung...

Atwater Pond Melts...

...and things get messy.

Bald Cypress Knees (repost)...

Like a village gathered in prayer

Prayers for the People of Japan

Ahhhh-Spring!

Valentine's Day Gift

And Why This Tree?

I'm posting a picture of this special tree in honor of a blogging friend. You can find her link here:  http://pamstebbins.blogspot.com/  Pam has 40+ Christmas trees every year. She knows how many hours I spend at the computer, so she gave me this special tree that plugs into the computer keyboard! It's so special, with lights and stars, that I decided to keep it plugged in all year round. Thank you, Pam!

SNOW DAY

Winter's here and somebody's hungry!