The Saggiest Wins
At the Denver Zoo, I become amazed with the number of animals who give prestige and power to other animals based on how much skin
July 14, 2011
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Beautiful But Fatal
I’m relaxing in a neighbor’s backyard, and she leans my lounging chair back to make sure I’m comfortable. Then she exclaims, “Look! The delphinium!” I
June 13, 2011
Perceiving Contrast Brings Pleasure
I learn today how sensitive the human eye is to contrast. In fact, perceiving contrast brings pleasure. We actually enjoy it. This explains why I
June 8, 2011
Moving Ahead Despite Danger and Uncertainty
I wait for the Northern Cardinals to leave. I lean in, snap the photograph, and then get out of there before I’m pecked to death
May 27, 2011
The Thing You’re Neglecting Might Be the Thing You Need
First Green Strawberry Today I zoom in on the first little strawberry in the patch. I take a moment to focus. The background blurs, and
May 13, 2011
Digging Deep
Today I learn from the neighborhood children all of their digging stories. Children seem to have lots of these: digging in sand; digging in dirt;
February 1, 2011
What You Alone Can See
Walking to school, we notice how everything drips. It’s nearly 35 degrees (a warm day!), and we’re jubilant as we slosh along the sidewalk. I
January 19, 2011
Beauty that Astounds
Snowflake Melts on a Branch I learn something astounding about snowflakes today: the more hostile the environment, the more intricate the snowflake’s shape. The bitter
January 12, 2011
Snowflake Photography
Early this morning, the children race around the house to announce the news: Snow! Just flurries, but still the excitement mounts as the sun rises
November 27, 2010
Spiritual and Stylish Too?
Today, my very stylish sister takes me shopping. I used to be stylish–maybe 20 years ago–when I had the means, the time, and the desire
November 26, 2010