Daily Reflections from Atwater Pond

Wind-shaped

2011-09-10T17:46:00.002-04:00

A tree does not move except in wind

-Afghan proverb

Sedona Secret Revealed

2011-09-07T19:11:00.003-04:00

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

2011-08-16T14:34:00.007-04:00

Who notices the heat with views like this?

The Challenge

2011-07-30T15:41:00.003-04:00

Sometimes curiosity is risky!

(click on photos to enlarge)

Santa Fe Birds

2011-07-17T14:52:00.006-04:00

Drought here in Santa Fe, NM, but

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

Fierce Rabbit

2011-07-10T17:53:00.000-04:00

"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

2011-07-08T14:51:00.004-04:00

While some men believe in the infinite,

some ponds will be thought to be

bottomless.

~Henry David Thoreau

Seeing...

2011-07-06T21:14:00.003-04:00

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

2011-07-04T21:44:00.000-04:00

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

Happy Birthday, America!

2011-07-03T21:42:00.000-04:00

All across America, flags are flying today.

Happy 4th of July!

Omnious Sky

2011-07-03T14:11:00.000-04:00

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

The Smiling Serpent

2011-06-30T21:32:00.000-04:00

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

Fire in Los Alamos, NM

2011-06-28T09:49:00.001-04:00

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...

2011-06-22T10:01:00.000-04:00

...smoke from fires burning in Arizona and Colorado

drifts over Santa Fe, NM

A Turtle!

2011-06-18T16:26:00.000-04:00

Who's Looking At You?

2011-06-16T15:50:00.001-04:00

Goodnight, Sun

2011-06-08T22:49:00.002-04:00

In the Sea

2011-05-25T11:07:00.001-04:00

...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

2011-05-19T19:59:00.002-04:00

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

Quietude

2011-05-10T16:41:00.000-04:00

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...

2011-05-02T16:50:00.000-04:00

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

Dancing the Maypole

2011-05-01T10:28:00.000-04:00

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

2011-04-25T09:17:00.000-04:00

The Season

2011-04-22T15:25:00.002-04:00

What passion has God placed in your heart—

Are you pursuing it?

Meditation

2011-04-20T16:19:00.000-04:00

silently sitting

in a Japanese garden—

the water singing

Up Close and Personal

2011-04-19T17:15:00.002-04:00

Still Standing-sort of...

2011-04-18T17:44:00.001-04:00

This is why I need to learn Photoshop

To clean up all these old photos!

A Time To Bud--A Time To Bloom

2011-04-17T17:39:00.000-04:00

April Snow

2011-04-01T13:08:00.000-04:00

Just when you think Spring has sprung...

Atwater Pond Melts...

2011-03-23T21:00:00.000-04:00

...and things get messy.

Bald Cypress Knees (repost)...

2011-03-13T15:17:00.002-04:00

Like a village gathered in prayer

Prayers for the People of Japan

2011-03-11T16:53:00.003-05:00

Ahhhh-Spring!

2011-03-09T13:37:00.002-05:00

Valentine's Day Gift

2011-02-14T22:11:00.001-05:00

And Why This Tree?

2011-02-01T12:41:00.002-05:00

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

2011-01-29T10:41:00.005-05:00

Winter's here and somebody's hungry!

2011-01-26T12:49:00.001-05:00

AUTUMN IN PENNSYLVANIA

2010-11-25T21:26:00.001-05:00

THE MESSAGE

2010-11-10T09:50:00.000-05:00

Turning Leaves

2010-11-02T13:09:00.000-04:00

"Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn."
- Elizabeth Lawrence

Halloween at Ronald McDonald House, DE

2010-10-29T14:20:00.000-04:00

Lookin' Up

2010-10-21T22:28:00.002-04:00

Orange...Inspired by Joyce

2010-10-07T12:26:00.000-04:00

visit Joyce's blot at http://perfect-beginning.blogspot.com/

Unconditional Love

2010-10-06T15:31:00.000-04:00

Goodbye Summer

2010-10-05T08:35:00.000-04:00

Now The Day Is Over...

2010-10-03T21:47:00.000-04:00

Hello...

2010-09-26T20:43:00.000-04:00

Impressions

2010-09-22T14:57:00.000-04:00

Contemplating...

2010-09-20T08:03:00.002-04:00

Acquisition from Indian Market--Santa Fe, NM

2010-08-21T17:16:00.001-04:00

For those of you who don't know, I'm a drummer and often attend drumming circles in Pennsylvania. I collect drums (have "birthed" only one, but plan on birthing more in the future). This is my latest acquisition. I've not yet dreamed a name, but remain open and will do so as soon as the dream manifests. :)

Images from Burro Alley-Santa Fe, NM

2010-08-20T13:45:00.000-04:00

From the Redwood Forest...

2010-06-29T23:33:00.001-04:00

Muir Woods

The eyes...

2010-06-26T15:37:00.000-04:00

...see only what the mind is prepared to comprehend

~Henri Bergson

BUSY AS A...

2010-06-25T12:00:00.000-04:00

Smoky Sunset

2010-06-23T00:19:00.000-04:00

Santa Fe sunset is marred by smoke from Colorado fires

(note smoke to the left of leaves on the right side of photo)

Wilting

2010-06-21T20:20:00.001-04:00

It's sooooo hot in Santa Fe, NM!

Memorial Day—Thank you

2010-05-31T09:05:00.000-04:00

TAKING FLIGHT

2010-05-26T16:21:00.000-04:00

Today's A Pollen Day

2010-05-11T13:06:00.000-04:00

Who Would Be A Mermaid Fair

2010-05-07T23:07:00.001-04:00

Tulip Time

2010-04-20T19:25:00.000-04:00

'Mid the sharp, short emerald wheat, scarce risen three fingers well,

The wild tulip at the end of its tube, blows out its great red bell,

Like a thin clear bubble of blood, for the children to pick and sell.

—Robert Browning

A Weed By Any Other Name...

2010-04-11T18:41:00.000-04:00

...would be beautiful.

Have a Glorious Easter!

2010-04-04T10:41:00.002-04:00

Thanks to Becky and a Gift for Teresa

2010-04-03T15:36:00.006-04:00

Becky at http://abbeystyle.blogspot.com/

awarded me the Beautiful Blogger award.

I'm passing it on to Teresa http://yadkinvalleyhome.wordpress.com/

Thank you both for contributing countless treasures to my daily life.
Please visit these two blogs—you'll be glad you did!

TINY, BUT SIGNIFICANT, CHANGES

2010-04-02T18:07:00.001-04:00

THE EYES HAVE IT

2010-03-26T19:05:00.000-04:00

Ever feel

like you're

being watched?

LOOK WHAT'S HAPPENING!

2010-03-15T15:19:00.002-04:00

DAFFODILS!

They're Back

2010-03-08T12:05:00.000-05:00

With temps soaring into the high 50s, ice on the pond melts

and our geese return home to have their goslings.

Newborn

2010-02-27T13:20:00.002-05:00

My blog friend, Teresa, from North Carolina (http://somanywords-teresa.blogspot.com) asked me to play along and have some fun so here I go. Okay you guys, wanna' join the fun? Here's what to do:

1. Open your first photo folder
2. Scroll to your 10th photo
3. Post that exact photo with its story
4. After you've done that, tag 5 people to play along.

Here's the story to go with my photo:

In the 1990s, we lived in Mill Valley, CA, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. One weekend we decided to drive to Point Reyes Lighthouse. For those of you who do not know, Point Reyes is the windiest place on the Pacific Coast and the second foggiest place on the North American continent. On the drive from our house to Point Reyes we crossed a long stretch of farmland. This particular day we came across a cow in labor. We stopped and I took photos (she didn't seem to mind). I have some pretty interesting photos of the birth, but I'm supposed to post the 10th photo in my folder, so you're spared the actual birth process (see how carefully I follow directions). This photo was taken after the newborn arrived in the world. The mother tried for nearly ten minutes to get the baby to stand and I was getting worried, but the blessed event finally occurred. That baby stood on all fours, and the wobbly legs held. It was a joyous moment for all.

Now for my five tags:

Elk: http://www.redorgray.com/
Caryjo: http://caryjo-roadrunner.blogspot.com/
Susan: http://susan-moment.blogspot.com/
Kamana: http://journallingthroughphotos.blogspot.com/
and (I'm stealing this from Graciel: http://evenstar-art.blogspot.com/):
YOU!

Enjoy your day everyone!

Skylight Snowmelt

2010-02-17T10:03:00.000-05:00

Icicle Day

2010-02-16T10:26:00.000-05:00

The Lost is Found!

2010-02-15T09:05:00.001-05:00

Hubby finally got son's car dug out of the snow.

Hubby's efforts exhausted Blaze.

I Heart Valentine's Day

2010-02-13T15:02:00.000-05:00

Taking a break from snow photos today. This post

comes from last year's Valentine's Day. Will never forget walking

out the door on February 14, 2009 and seeing this leaf

in the flower bed. Nature's gift!

A Not So Pretty Picture

2010-02-11T18:01:00.001-05:00

This was taken from my iphone.

They finally got here to plow the driveway.

We have snow from ground to roof line.

Think this pile will still be here in June?

Digging Out

2010-02-06T15:14:00.004-05:00

Trying to dig out
so Blaze, the dog,
can get outside
to do his duty.

Our picnic table
on the deck
disappeared under
the snow.

Somewhere out
there in the driveway
is my son's car. Anyone
have a clue where it is?

The Simple Things

2010-01-27T10:32:00.001-05:00

God bless you, Christina, for your offer to donate $1

to Doctors Without Borders for each

Simple Things post to the amount of $250.

Visit Christina's site:

http://soulaperture.blogspot.com/

Orchid Extravaganza

2010-01-23T09:31:00.004-05:00

Don't miss the Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens—

January 23-March 31.

On the Lookout

2010-01-20T10:56:00.001-05:00

Inspired by Pam's Tuesday post:

http://pamstebbins.blogspot.com/

Too Busy To Pose

2010-01-19T13:35:00.002-05:00

Prayers

2010-01-16T13:56:00.000-05:00

God bless Haiti and all those beautiful, suffering souls

MARLEY & ME

2010-01-14T19:50:00.001-05:00

A good book

a glass of wine

then to bed.

'Night!

Kreativ Blogger Award—Thank you!

2010-01-13T23:33:00.006-05:00

I feel so honored to receive this award from Debbie. The instructions for me to are as follows:
1. Thank the person giving the award.
2. Copy the award to this blog.
3. Place a link to their blog.
4. Name 7 things people don't know about you.
5. Nominate 7 bloggers who you admire (WHAT? ONLY 7???)
6 Place a link to these bloggers
7. Leave a comment on their blog notifying them of the award.

Thank you so much, Debbie. Following you has been such a joy and I'm glad you thought of me for this award. Here is a link to Debbie's blog. Be sure to stop by and see her. She's got the cutest pug in the world (who, by the way, has a blog, too) http://www.ols1-ols1.blogspot.com/

Seven things people don't know about me:
1. I'd rather be in Texas.
2. I have thirteen limited edition fountain pens. (My husband is probably going into shock about now.)
3. I want to be an astrophysicist when I grow up.
4. I have flown a two-seater airplane—for about 35 seconds.
5. Morning Star Green Tea is my favorite incense.
6. I am a football fanatic.
7. Yoga. Just...yoga.

This last part was the hardest. ALL my blogging friends are my favorites. Enough said. Visit these lovely people. You'll be glad you did!
1. Elk http://www.redorgray.com/
2. Kate http://katespictureaday.blogspot.com/
3. Kat http://www.akatscorner.blogspot.com/
4 Marcy http://ordinaryenchantment.blogspot.com/
5. Vivian http://vivianspictures.blogspot.com/
6. Teresa http://somanywords-teresa.blogspot.com/
7. Bush Babe http://bushbabe.blogspot.com/

So there you have it my blogging friends. Thank you all so much for following me and know you're all special to me.

Only God Can Make a Tree

2010-01-10T08:20:00.000-05:00

Every Body Has a Story

2010-01-08T11:00:00.005-05:00

Evening in Santa Fe

2010-01-04T11:22:00.002-05:00

If I can put one touch of rosy sunset into the life of any man or woman, I shall feel that I have worked with God.—C.K. Chesterton

Rosy sunsets are abundant in Santa Fe. When the sun's rays strike adobe, no color enhancement is needed.

Moving Into the New Year

2009-12-26T14:35:00.001-05:00

Will be traveling these next few days and won't post, but will visit your blogs.

Blessings to you all this new year!

Snow Day

2009-12-21T09:12:00.001-05:00

Twenty inches of snow.

Frozen pond is ready for ice skating!

Angel Descending

2009-12-14T11:01:00.002-05:00

Ever felt an angel's breath in the gentle breeze?

A teardrop in the falling rain?

Hear a whisper amongst the rustle of leaves?

Or been kissed by a lone snowflake?

Nature is an angel's favorite hiding place.

—Carrie Latet

Last Christmas...

2009-12-09T16:55:00.000-05:00

Last Christmas Blaze, the dog, found a delicious bone in his stocking.

We had to hang the stockings higher this year because Blaze kept trying to get into his. Poor thing. How do you explain to a dog that all good things come to those who wait?

A good friend started a new blog. Pam is a writer who delights in Christmas trees and has 38! On December 1 she started posting photos of one tree a day. You'll love these beauties! Visit Pam at http://pamstebbins.blogspot.com/

In the mood...

2009-12-07T20:02:00.002-05:00

A friend brought

this by today.

Puts me

in the mood

for Christmas.

How about you?

First Snow

2009-12-05T20:03:00.002-05:00

tiny, feisty flakes

wasn't supposed to stick,

but it did

somebody forgot

to put up outdoor

furniture...

The Entrance

2009-11-30T15:43:00.003-05:00

My Secret Place

Holding On

2009-11-29T11:10:00.001-05:00

Ever find

it

hard

to

let go?

Palm Trees in San Diego

2009-11-28T14:02:00.002-05:00

It's hard to

imagine

Autumn days

when in San Diego,

where every day is

the same.

Reflected Sunset

2009-11-24T13:05:00.003-05:00

Sometimes,

we

don't need

words...

Simple Things

2009-11-16T13:35:00.001-05:00

Breakfast

with

Special

Friends

Feelin' Small

2009-11-15T13:17:00.000-05:00

Ever felt

really,

really,

small?

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

2009-11-09T11:48:00.004-05:00

GATHERING...POSING...RESTING

Ocean or Pool?

2009-11-04T15:23:00.008-05:00

Hotel Del Coronado

in Coronado CA sits

within feet of my

favorite Ocean—

the Pacific.

Looked out our

hotel window

and saw something

enjoying the

pool.

Looks like this

little guy wants

to join the fun.

So he does.

Have a happy day!

Pumpkin Treasurers

2009-11-02T13:27:00.009-05:00

Left home in

Chadds Ford;

drove to...

Longwood

Gardens

where I found

these treasures...