After a winter uncovered, I can see at least some signs of life in a little over half of the ferns that were alive last fall. However, it’s still early, and I would expect it to take a while for some of them to burrow out from under their blanket of pine needles and fallen…
Spring is quickly arriving here. Many trees are starting to bud and put out leaves, while other plants are reaching full bloom. Here are a few spring photos from our backyard. Another sure sign of spring is that I’m beginning to feel my allergies kicking in. 
I was torn between choosing black and white or color for these photos. The wide variety of materials showcased many vibrant colors, but ultimately, I felt that full color distracted from the shapes and lines I wanted to emphasize. However, I didn’t want to completely lose the essence of the brick, glass, metals, and stone,…
“We have a choice. We can love our lives trying to conform to some nebulous standard, or we can live our lives seeing how everything works. When we step back and look at it that way, it is obvious that the attitude of fascination is the only intelligent one to bring to anything.” — Cheri…
This past weekend, we met up with friends from Atlanta, GA, in Greenville, SC, which is a midpoint for us. We enjoyed a beautiful early spring Saturday afternoon with temperatures around 70 degrees. We spent the day admiring the downtown waterfalls and exploring the local shops, wine bars, and restaurants. Many other people were enjoying…
Color wakes the earth, Whispers of warmth in the breeze, Spring’s promise unfolds. Although temperatures occasionally dip below freezing at night, signs of spring are evident. My weather app has even started sending me high-pollen alerts. Oh, joy!
