Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, colors, Inspiration, nature, ocean, Photography, seashells on July 2, 2012| 2 Comments »
I was lucky enough to travel to the seashore this weekend. Like all of the other little kids, I found myself filling my pockets with seashells. Today as the sun shone brightly throughout the house, I took photos of the shells in a series of different poses, so to speak. As with the sunflowers mentioned earlier, I leaned toward the abstract. Still working with the images, but here are few. We’ll see what the rest of the summer holds in store.
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged food, Inspiration, life, Photography on June 26, 2012| 1 Comment »
Also known as last night’s dinner. It certainly helped to end my moody day on a bright and tasty note, thanks to that fellow in my life. He never writes a recipe down so we’ll never have this exact same dish again. FYI, it was served with steak (cooked with bacon, cuban oregano, and garlic), and sugar snap peas (barely warmed and still crisp) nestled on the side. Yep, culinary heaven. Being with this fellow – a science guy by day and gourmet chef by night – has certainly reinforced my philosophy to live … and savor … in the moment. Yet, I have to admit, I’m glad I snapped this photo to help resurrect the memories. 😉
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, food, fruit, Inspiration, peach, Photography on June 23, 2012| 3 Comments »
Posted in Inspiration, tagged heat, ice, Inspiration, Photography, water on June 21, 2012| 4 Comments »
I don’t think 100 has been reached yet, but … close enough. 97 degrees is all the excuse I need to play with some ice. 😉
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged abstract, food, fruit, humor, Inspiration, Photography, still life on June 20, 2012| 2 Comments »
With temperatures suddenly rising into the 90s and expected to stay there for the next few days … well, I think that’s why I felt called to choose a white background today. Like a field of fresh fallen snow beneath spring fruit and flowers. Tomorrow I might photograph ice cubes.
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged cherries, colors, food, green garlic, humor, Inspiration, life, menus, oranges, Photography, rice on June 19, 2012| Leave a Comment »
My simple pleasures include fresh peas sauteed with mild green garlic.
Served over lightly buttered rice.
Cherries for dessert (or maybe strawberries).
And to wash it all down? A fizzy drink cooled with frozen orange slices.
Yes, I do love spring in New England. 😉
Posted in Contributing Writer, Inspiration, Publication Updates, tagged Contributing Writer, family, Inspiration, memoir, musings, Photography, reflections on June 18, 2012| 2 Comments »
Okay, yes, that’s me in my mother’s arms a few days out of the hospital. I won’t tell you how long ago. But I will share this essay, just published in Talking Writing Magazine. People sometimes ask why do I write about a leaf blowing in the wind or photograph a sliver of light. This essay helps to explain the why of it all. Enjoy.
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged cactus pear, candle, cherries, color, fruit, Inspiration, kitchen, light, nature, Photography, plants on June 17, 2012| 2 Comments »
… captured in leaves, on petals and upon the surface of a few other items in the kitchen.
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged clouds, humor, imagination, Inspiration, nature, Photography, sky, storms, weather on June 13, 2012| 4 Comments »
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, beauty, colors, food, garden, Inspiration, musings, nature, Photography on June 12, 2012| 4 Comments »
Last night I stood in the kitchen, trimming the sage, snipping dead thyme and bundling dry lavender branches. It kept my hands busy as I talked with a friend. In the end I tossed the litter haphazard on a white piece of paper that just happened to be on the table. In the morning I rose, drank my coffee and prepared to sketch out my day. And then of course I glanced at the paper, at the textures and colors, the shadows in transit… what could I do but run to get my camera? A few more leaves crushed, petals pulled from various nooks, colored paper unfolded, an old bird’s nest found … and somehow my morning became special.
