Click the bold to see Granddaughter Maura’s (15 seconds video of Lightning in the Clouds ) as she flew to Arizona
Here is a still shot below

Click the bold to see Granddaughter Maura’s (15 seconds video of Lightning in the Clouds ) as she flew to Arizona
Here is a still shot below

The Mourning Doves gather outside my bedroom window.
I see them through the screen, the spotty glass,
an impressionist painting.
One paces, one peers in, one struts across
the once red roof.
Gentle warbling coos.
There’s no feeder here.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac says many people interpret the coo as a comforting sign
or message from angels, spirit guides, or lost loved ones.
What message do you carry little doves?
Who sent you?


A guest blog.

This is a special guest blog from my friend Vincie who is visiting Boston with a dear longtime friend. Although I’ve seen the sculptures and even had a ride in a Swan Boat with my childhood friend Gail, that was decades ago!
I asked Vincie if she got to see the the ducklings to please share her photos. I’m so glad she did.
If you click the above word ducklings you can learn more about the art work from the sculptor.
Perhaps you’ve read the book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey.

Here is information about the sculptor Nancy Schon.
(I was unsuccessful in adding the umlaut over the o in her name)

Yes I posted this mobile two months ago but I came into the atrium a different direction onnMondsy morning.
The installation of the Alexander Calder Mobile at the Pittsburgh International Airport. The new location and light really show it off beautifully.
We are fortunate to have such an important piece.


First time seeing these melons.
Santa Claus Melons



Delicious ice cream at West Side Creamery in Acton Massachusetts
Have you ever been to a Dahlia Farm?
Thursday afternoon I accompanied my friend Eileen and her daughter Lizzie to Sunnydaydahlias Farm in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The Dahlia gardens attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.
We were cutting many different beautiful and colorful dahlias to grace the tables for Lizzie’s wedding this Saturday.
Rebecca showed us how and where to cut the stems, remove some leaves and provided buckets with water so we could transport them back to the venue.












