October 3, 2018 (276/365) • Week 40 - Vision: Classic Novel #dogwood52 #dogwoodweek40
“Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that's no matter--tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther.... And one fine morning-- So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
June 18, 2018 (169/365) • Week 24 - Technical: Starburst
[Create a very strong focal point and add an entirely new dimension of interest to your image using a starburst.] #dogwoodweek25, #dogwood52, #dogwood2018 • ƒ/22, 1/15, ISO100
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
September 22, 2016 (266/366) Happy First Day of Fall!
Maybe it's because my life runs on an academic calendar, but fall really does feel like more of a beginning than an end.
It's time for:
crisp mornings with low-lying fog.
clear, starry nights by the fire.
brilliant foliage that changes every day.
long walks in the woods with the smell and sound of the dried leaves beneath my feet.
bundling up in cozy sweaters, scarves, skirts, tights, and comfy boots... I just feel more "me" at this time of year.
Sunday afternoon football games.
hot cider, coffee, tea, and bold red wines.
hearty soups, roasted pumpkin seeds, and apple pie.
observing, reflecting, planning, starting over...
September 23, 2015 {266/365} Fall
Happy First Day of Fall and Happy 119th Birthday to F. Scott Fitzgerald
April 10, 2015 {100/365} "Gatsby turns 90" • Happy 90th Anniversary, Old Sport!
March 9, 2015 {68/365} "Daisy"
Yesterday, we were leaning towards "Daisy" for our puppy's name. I like the literary reference, but Daisy Buchanan is not a great female role model. After another day with our little girl, we've discovered that she is definitely not a delicate little flower or "a beautiful little fool !" She's so brave and busy! So, Daisy is off the list. We have all but decided on a name and will share as soon as we are completely certain.
