Category Archives: inspiration
Hope springs eternal
Or should I say, Spring hopes eternally? Whichever it is, I’m feeling hopeful about all sorts of things today. It’s May Day, which is supposed to signal the high point of Spring (but usually sounds somewhat alarming to me, like some sort of emergency: May Day! May Day! All hands on deck!), and the flora [...]
Trinity
Mariposa lilies are one of the relatively rare flowers with three petals, and they have long appealed to me not only for their beauty but their symbolism. I’m not into numerology in general, but the number three can stand for many lovely things, and I especially like it as a representation of a relationship’s Past, [...]
Fresh Start
Having tried on this whole New Year thing for a couple weeks now, I’ve decided to keep it. It’s a pretty good fit, all things considered. In fact, it actually looks to be an improvement on the 2011 model so far, what with that whole New Beginning going for it. Refreshing, really. Seriously, it is [...]
Heirlooms
The glorious property surrounding my studio used to be part of acres and acres of orchards, but over time it was divided into smaller parcels of land. As with so many other properties in this county, much of it was replaced with vineyards, but lichen-covered relics of heirloom apple and pear trees still dot the [...]