Watching the sun set over the Pacific Ocean on the south side of Maui before the luau starts.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Humpback Whale
We took a whale watching adventure to site whales off the coast of Maui. We saw mothers, calves, assistants and males. The humpback whales spend their time in Maui mating and birthing their calves until May, when they then return to Alaska. It was fascinating to learn that they fast while they are in Maui, losing one third of their weight.
Bird of Maui
We stopped on the West side of Maui at the Whalers Village for a bite of lunch and caught this beautiful bird who I have yet to identify.
Fresh Spring Grass
It was a long, cold, snowy winter for the deer that frequent our back yard. The arrival of warm weather and fresh spring grass was a tasty treat for them.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
More Buds
The buds of flowers and trees are bursting out all over my yard. This is the flowing pear that sits at the end of my driveway.
Budding
The rain from the day before still was hanging off the branches of this Weeping Japanese Maple the following morning.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Blooming Orchid
I've been waiting since January 7th when I first saw that my orchid was sending out a shoot to bloom. An now, on March 18, my parent's 60th anniversary, it is finally blooming!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tulip
The grocery store had a buy one get one free offer on tulips and daffodils this weekend. What a spring treat!
Waiting
The orchid is so close to opening. It truly is amazing how long it has taken to be almost ready to bloom. It was hard to get just the right angle, so I placed the plant in front of the mirror. The view of the bloom is actually its reflection.
Visiting
There just is much better than having both your son and daughter visit on the same weekend. It is such a special treat and heart-warming feeling to have everyone in the same place at the same time!
Basket
The camera was pointed right at this shot as I was uploading photos. Nothing like finding the shot right in front of you.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Shoes
My son is home for spring break and the kitchen is decorated by his belongings everywhere in neat, ordered rows.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Night Lights
Driving through the streets of Philadelphia, I caught a great sight of the tall buildings lit to delight the eye, but alas the light changed and all I caught was a flash of moving light.
Steps to Spring
Anxiously anticipating the warm spring days as the sun slowly works its magic on the piles of snow.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Soon...
The orchid bud has been growing and stretching toward the light. Very, very soon the flowers will bloom. I can hardly wait!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Cello
The cello, belonging to the son of my friend, just called to me for a picture. i really like the detail of the colored and frayed strings.
Hungry Deer
The deer must have tired of waiting for the snow to stop, or maybe they are just incredibly hungry. But this one appeared after days of hiding.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
PETE&C Keynote
From the keynote address of Chris Lehmann at PETE&C 2010: Building School2.0: Creating the Schools We Need
Sir Ken Robinson
Sir Ken Robinson was the keynote speaker at PETE&C 2010 this year speaking about "How finding your passion changes everything."
Casino Night
Casino Night at PETE&C is always a fun time to socialize and play. Enjoyed playing blackjack tonight, picking up a few chances for prizes.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Tracks
It's been a week since the second huge snow fall, both of which deposited four feet of snow on the ground. Today, the first wildlife footprints appeared, from deer who usually traverse our yard.
Bejeweled
I was out with friends for dinner. When the check arrived, the usual "How much do I owe?' question arose. Hunter came tot he rescue with her 'bejeweled' iphone!
Bird Tracks
The birds are the only animals who have been brave enough to venture out into the piles of snow.
Bird Tracks
The birds are the only animals who have been brave enough to venture out into the piles of snow.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Single Path
John forged a single path to the thornberry tree to unburden it from the mounds of snow bending its branches. Even a week following the two storms of 42 inches of snow, there still is not a single deer footprint across the yard.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Robins?
With 42 inches of snow in the last week and more snow expected today, who do I see when I look out the window? A flock of robins! I certainly hope they catch the message that this is definitely not the place to be right now! Although, I would be really nice to think that spring is just around the corner.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Tropical Dreams
I visited the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens today in a whirlwind tour of possible venues for my daughter's wedding. What a treat(and break from the unending snow) it was to walk through the different greenhouses enjoying the warm air and beautiful plantings.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ice Castle
Slowly, but constantly, the snow dripped from the roof, and was captured by the snow covered leaves of the Japonica bush below to build its own ice castle.
Snow, Snow, and More Snow
Another eighteen inches fell today on top of the twenty-four inches we had on Saturday, making a total of 42 inches in five days for an all time record! No guessing how long it will take to melt.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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