December 9, 2013 by Cynthia
Thanks to friends and family from around the world, I’ve got quite a growing collection of shells. Most of the shells that I have collected myself I have done so along Revere Beach in Revere, MA. That beach has become a favorite haunt to walk for relaxation and exercise. I never know what I might find in the sand and along the water’s edge. Moving forward, I hope to venture further afield into the heart of the culturally rich and diverse community. That is in part why I love and support the idea of a Revere Walking Map being created. I do use them. Watch the video below to understand the behind the scenes making of such a map and/or visit this page to see the opportunities and levels for giving. A great cause especially if you live or travel out this way.
P.S. Here’s how I’ve used a similar walking map to help make my way around Somerville and its parks.
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road | Tagged beach, charitable giving, Inspiration, kickstarter, maps, nature, Photography, Revere, Revere Walking Map, WalkBoston, walking | 2 Comments »
December 9, 2013 by Cynthia
If there was snow on the coppery branches, then it was quickly washed away.
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes | Tagged Branches, Inspiration, landscape, nature, Photography, rain, reflections, trees, water | 9 Comments »
December 8, 2013 by Cynthia
the neighbor’s branches soon to be covered by snow
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes | Tagged Branches, colors, copper, Inspiration, nature, Photography | 4 Comments »
December 5, 2013 by Cynthia
Thanks to all of the folks who have been encouraging me to enlarge my photographs. I did so with a print of “Evening Light” and I’m happy to share that it has found a new home at Rockland Street Elderly Housing in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The 18″ x 24″ framed print will hang with many other pieces selected by the senior center with the aid of The Art Connection, a nonprofit organization connecting artists and donors to community service organizations through the placement of original art. But … please do keep in mind that I love my postcards, notecards and small prints that can be slipped into an envelope. So if you’d like a “little evening light” in your home, there are blank cards available here. Have a good rest of the week, folks. 😉
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes, Photography, Publication Updates | Tagged art donation, arts, community service, Evening Light, Inspiration, Massachusetts, Photography, Postcards, Roxbury, stationery, The Art Connection, trees | 7 Comments »
December 5, 2013 by Cynthia
… what can be done today? That was one of the thoughts that inspired the photo essay, Branching Thoughts, now appearing on Creativity Portal. To what do I refer? Well, when you have a chance, please read the essay and then you’ll know what I mean. 😉
FYI, there are many other wonderful essays, articles and more to be found on the site. One of my favorite end of year items is a beautiful 2014 calendar designed by Creativity Portal founder Chris Dunmire and available for download month by month or all 12-months at once for “less than a cup of coffee.” Can’t beat that these days. Hope you have fun exploring all the different words and images on the site.
Posted in Branches, Inspiration, Nature Notes | Tagged abstract, Branches, creative writing, creativity, Creativity Portal, Inspiration, landscape, nature, photo essay, Photography, trees | 2 Comments »
December 4, 2013 by Cynthia
Back in October I wrote about the unexpected success in growing a potted petunia in the house. I imagined photographing white blossoms against the kitchen window with snow falling in the background. Will that come to pass? Well, recently after cutting away all the dead and dying pieces only one green stem remained on the petunia plant. Nothing else. I considered letting it go, but what harm was there in continuing to water that stem. And then one day it bloomed. A single bloom on a single stem on a mostly barren patch of ground. I guess there must be some good roots beneath that soil.
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes | Tagged flowers, house plants, Inspiration, nature, petunias, Photography, roots, soil | 2 Comments »
December 2, 2013 by Cynthia
“If we are a drop of water and we try to get to the ocean as only an individual drop, we will surely evaporate along the way. To arrive at the ocean, you must go as a river.” — Thich Nhat Hanh in Creating True Peace
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes | Tagged connections, Inspiration, life, nature, peace, Photography, Thich Nhat Hanh, water | 5 Comments »
December 1, 2013 by Cynthia
Joy is also found in Steve’s cheese bread that he likes to make on a whim and never the same way twice! I should have photographed the finished product, all golden brown out of the oven, but somehow eating seemed more important. I’ll try harder next time. 😉
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations | Tagged baking, bread, cheese, cheese bread, eating, food photography, home, Inspiration, Photography | 4 Comments »
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