Spring Has Arrived

Spring...

anticipated and celebrated...

and yet...

still can be a difficult season for some...

I was asked for some cards by someone who is experiencing much too much change and loss in different ways...so these are created just for them.  I share them with you...I have been there and will pass again..

"With Heartfelt Love"

Out To The Desert for some R & R

When our daughter asked me if I was interested in meeting her in the desert to connect with some other photographers, I had no idea what awaited us out at Anza Borrego Desert. We towed the trailer and the dual sport motorcycle down and she drove up to stay with us.  We met a great group of adventurous photographers and learned some new techniques in the process.  I have to admit, I am not as ... how should I say, adventurous.  I don't hike much, so that limits me right out the gate.  But, we had a great time!!

Desert Goldfinch

My motivation has been about zero, so I just went with a gentle flow and snapped as I felt.  A few snapshots follow...nothing great, but gives you an idea of the area.

Ocotillo in Bloom

Font's Point looking South East

Sunset looking West at Font's Point

 

 

The weather was great, as was the company.  Such a good time and good memories.

Sunrise

Wordle...ing

 









My daughter always inspires me to learn something new and challenge me at the same time.  I saw this on her blog and was curious how it was created.  It took a bit more work to get it here than I would have thought, but ta da!!  I did it.  If you would like to see what results you come up with, you can go to wordle.

I used my blog to group the words seen.
Fun, but now I REALLY need to get back to work....serious AADD going on.....

Love is.....

Love is not only for those "in Love", but those you love...

For those that their "love" is missing right now...due to seperation beyond their control, due to their jobs, their duty...

And for those whose love is gone...for many different reasons...

I want this to be a reminder that they are Loved by many and I believe mostly by the One that created them...just my belief but some need to hear that...

Hearts of Many Kinds

Love is patient. Love is kind. Love isn't jealous. It doesn't sing its own praises. It isn't arrogant.

The Way to a Woman's Heart

Love is an emotion of strong affection and personal attachment.^[1] Love is also a virtue representing all of human kindness, compassion, and affection; and "the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another".^[2] Love may also be described as actions towards others (or oneself) based on compassion, or as actions towards others based on affection.^{[3]  Wikipedia}

^{My hope is that you see the "Love" all around you today.}

2012 World Nutella Day - Superbowl too

Wow, to combine Superbowl XLVI and World Nutella Day!!!  Double Treat!  Since I have participated in World Nutella Day the last 2 years, I have to slip in here for a bit....or should I say bite?

 Besides making house made wings with homemade blue cheese dressing, carrot & celery sticks, chips & the best spinach dip came the Pièce de résistance of Rice Krispie Treats topped with Nutella.

Great day....great Food...give it a try and check out
Ms Adventures in Italy
Bleeding Espresso
World Nutella Day
&

Explore-Capture-Create

On Display at Budget Cafe in San Luis Obispo, CA

Budget Cafe Display

The photos above are on display at Budget Cafe in San Luis Obispo, CA for the month of February 2012

Budget Cafe 

Friendliest Staff & Cafe in town.  Many years and memories.  The owner, Rhonda, loves having local artist and students display their talents in her restaurant.   Stop by and introduce yourself, many locals make this part of their daily routine.

 

Lessons on Patience

Star Gazing

I am trying to shoot water/dew drops.  While I am learning to catch these little jewels, they are teaching me lessons.  Life always seems to teach us something while we think we are doing something totally different.

This time of year is crazy busy for me...so I have taken refuge in my quiet time first thing in the morning and taking a bit of time before work to learn and practice catching some tiny liquid jewels...this is where patience comes into play.  Not one of my strengths lately.  Hope you enjoy some of my "therapy time".  While I continue my lessons on patience.

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.

Ralph Waldo Emerson