Cello

Cello, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

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.

Olives

Olives, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Enjoyed the evening with friends and had a perfect opportunity to capture a few olives.

Hungry Deer

Hungry Deer, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

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.

Snow, Again

Snow, Again, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

More snow, another snow day, a recording breaking winter...will spring ever come?

PETE&C Keynote

100_2673.JPG, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

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, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

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, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

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.

Tracks

Tracks, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

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

Bejeweled, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

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

Bird Tracks, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The birds are the only animals who have been brave enough to venture out into the piles of snow.

Bird Tracks

Bird Tracks, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The birds are the only animals who have been brave enough to venture out into the piles of snow.

Single Path

Single Path, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

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.

Robins?

Robins?, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

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.

Pair of Red

Pair of Red, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Just a touch of red for a Happy Valentine's Day.

Tropical Dreams

Tropical Dreams, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

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.

Ice Castle

Ice Castle, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

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

Snow, Snow, and More Snow, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

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.

Icicles

Icicles, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Blizzard blanketing
Sunlight transforming silence
Awakening life.

Just Chillin'

Just Chillin', originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Snow, blanketing the earth, calls nature's creatures to feast commune and prepare.

Snowy Morning

Snowy Morning, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

it snowed and snowed and snowed all night. We woke up to a blizzard of eighteen inches of snow with snow continuing this morning.

Bird Igloo

Bird Igloo, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Awoke to snow up to twenty inches topping the backyard birdfeeder. Even the birds think is just too much snow

Snowy, Snowy Night

Snowy, Snowy Night, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

A very snowy night here in Chester Springs as we wait to see what the scene will look like in the morning.

Snowy Morning

Snowy Morning, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The freshly fallen snow during the night brought a few visitors scratching for greenery under the pine trees.

Sign of Spring

Sign of Spring, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

The day forecast snow and the Groundhog predicted six weeks of winter this morning. But as I looked out the hallway window in to the school's courtyard where my eyes caught pussy willow blooming calling out my morning greeting that spring could hopefully be on its way.

Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Bright sun greeted me as I looked out the WIndsor Suites and toward the Science leadership Academy and the last day of connecting and learning at EduCon2.2.

Leading

Leading, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Learning about leading at EduCon2.2.

Night Lights

Night Lights, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Heading out into the city for a night of connecting with my PLN.

Going Home

Going Home, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Driving across Pennsylvania on the Pennsylvania Turnpike as I heading back home from Pittsburgh.

Heading to Pittsburgh

Heading to Pittsburgh, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

Ending my day as I head out across Pennsylvania on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on my way to Pittsburgh.

Roosting

Roosting, originally uploaded by lnitsche.

I really do love to watch the birds as they fly in and out of my back yard and feed at the our feeder. If you watch long enough, you can see how their activity changes depending upon the time of day and the weather.
These doves always come in a flock, spending much of their time in the nearby ash tree roosting. I think they present such a wonderful sense of community with the flock swooping down upon the feeder and then with a sudden movement, all retreating to the high branches of safety.