Sometimes we get so involved in trying to solve life’s problems that we forget to experience joy in the little things. The picture above is from a rose bush that originally came from my grandma. It has to be at least 80 years old and is likely much older. I love seeing these roses bloom […]
What is the last thing that mesmerized you? It happened for me on Monday. We had 18 inches of snow on Sunday in Chicago. On Monday, I was entranced by the sun, sparkling snow, patterns of shadows, and a brilliant blue sky. So much so, that I spent about two hours taking pictures of those […]
This is one of my favorite days of the year – the day that our magnolia tree is in full bloom! It has a beautiful shape and smells great. The petals have a unique texture. The petals look delicate and yet when you feel them, they are thick and a little bit waxy, but velvety […]
One of the frescoes at Abbazia Monte Oliveto Maggiore. I love the young woman on the right side. She could be from modern times, with her short skirt slit up to her thigh, her tall boots and her expression of “really”. Many of the frescoes at this abbey were quite humorous. The view from one […]
My husband, John, and I have been enjoying the beauty of Tuscany this week. It is truly nourishing for the soul. I’ll let the pictures suffice today. Ciao! This is a sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi meditating at San Damiano. The monastery and the surrounding area are very serene. I had hoped to see […]
Today is a glorious day – it is walking on silk day. What is that, you ask? It’s that one day of the year when the magnolia petals fall to the ground and you get to feel them on your bare feet. It feels like silk! I love, love, love it. There are some years […]
