stone formations II

Balancing Act III - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - September 2005

There is no poetry where there are no mistakes.
~Unknown

stone formations

Balancing Act II -Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - September 2005

Another shot captured during our memorable holiday in British Columbia. We simply stumbled upon these formations on our way through Stanley Park. The unplanned, little moments, they are the things that stick with me and that I seem to cherish the most.

Memory

Balancing Act I -Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - September 2005

For me, browsing through photographs we have taken is reminiscent of a walk down memory lane. Remembering the time spent together with a loved one, the sheer delight in discovering a new place, the sense of adventure. I am transported back to that time and place, feeling the excitement and pure joy. Perhaps a bit altered, experience and time tend to do that. The photo above was taken during a holiday spent in British Columbia and it was indeed a memorable vacation. What one might refer to as a keeper, a multitude of cherished memories, revisited often. This entry was inspired by the following post about memories from a wonderful blog entitled simple me. Speaking of memories, read some work by Paul Bowles . Wishing each of you a fantastic final few days of August!

P.S.

I just adore this photo, part of the following catalogue (found via port2port) !!!

A few words

You will find new photos in our flickr account. Had a lovely lunch with a friend yesterday, thanks Lola! Wishing Marnie, Tom & Thomas safe travels across the pond. Love this photograph, as well as this one, and this too!

Received an email message from a dear friend and her words have encouraged me and helped to reinforce the reasons for maintaining a blog. To share our thoughts and inspirations, in hopes of bringing our worlds a little closer, at least for a moment. Thanks Erin!!!

Here's to a wonder-filled weekend!!!

From bud to blossom

Banana Magnolia - Zilker Botanical Garden - Austin, Texas - April 2006

Beauty

Thistles - Austin, Texas - April 2007

Just sent off several packages in the post today, I can hardly wait for each to arrive at their destinations. I believe I get as excited about sending parcels, as receiving. I finished a few little projects this weekend which is always fun and am looking forward to what this week has in store. Hope you have been enjoying the photographs this past week, I will begin filling posts with more words in the days to come. I trust this week brings each of you much joy and peace.

A bit of rain

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Rain from Tropical Storm Erin arrived today and more is expected over the next couple of days. A nice break from scorching temperatures.

Rest those weary feet

Another place to rest - Austin, Texas - 10 August 2007

Watch your step

Rock forms and dappled light - Austin, Texas - 10 August 2007

Greetings

Austin, TX - 10 August 2007

Check out this terrific film short, Army Guy, from last week's episode of On The Lot. Scott and I thought it was clever, original and thoroughly entertaining.

Botanical Beauty IV

Sunflower in profile - Austin, TX - 1 August 2007

A brief moment in time

Widow Skimmer Dragonfly - Libellula luctuosa - Austin, TX - 1 August 2007

Botanical Beauty III

Sunflower & Morning glory - Austin, TX - 1 August 2007

Botanical Beauty II

Sunflowers & A Visitor - Austin, TX - 1 August 2007

"There is no use trying," said Alice; "one can't believe impossible things."
"I dare say you haven't had much practice," said the Queen.
"When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day.
Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."
- Lewis Carroll

Botanical Beauty I

Magnolia Seepod - Austin, TX
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Don't knock the weather, nine-tenths of the people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while.
Kin Hubbard

A faint blush

Magnolia Seedpod- Austin, TX - August 2007

All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.

Winston Churchill

Hello There August!

Captured this morning - Austin, TX