Seven

Reminiscing about my trip to the grand canyon and sedona six years ago that I took to mark one year after my breast cancer diagnosis.  Today is seven.  

St. Pete escape

Last month, an escape from the cold and from everything to St. Petersburg, Florida.  I visited with my cousin and her son, walked and photographed the beach for sunrise and for sunset, and enjoyed the Dali museum and its Frida Kahlo exhibit.  The escape was much needed, much appreciated, and I already need another one!

And finding peace

At Hillwood Gardens, on a cold windy day.

Finding the beauty

A recent stroll around the neighborhood and rock creek park, taking in the fall colors and beauty.  

Macro Meander at the Arboretum

A very relaxing stroll this afternoon at the national arboretum with friends.  Played with my macro (close-up) lens without a tripod - a little tricky for focusing but lots of sunshine to help with the exposures.  It was blissfully not in the 90s!

Escape from Summer

Current temperature in downtown Washington - 93 degrees, feels like 102, according to weather.com.  Or 97 degrees per weather underground.  HATING IT.   So, pulling from the archives, celebrating December 2009 snowfall in Becket, MA, in the Berkshires.

flowers of massachusetts

Part two of my Northampton trip pics from a few weeks ago...Smith College, right in the heart of Northampton, has not only a beautiful botanical garden, but there's a peaceful second garden in a different corner of campus, the Capen Garden.  And caught a chipmunk right before he disappeared into a crack in a stone bench!

Sculpture by my friend's uncle, Elliot Offner