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Yesterday, I had a telephone conversation with a creative neighbor and the crux of the topic was: In this life, I strive to surround myself with beauty. Above all else, my eye craves divine images of nature, architecture, and wildlife. Perfection is an illusive goal. This fact I finally resigned myself to a few years ago. Yet, still I strive to surround myself with as much gorgeousness as I can muster, sans the help of a trust fund.
No more strolls amoungst grand estates of Europe, no fantastic scuba trips to the Maldives — I reside locally now and have for nearly two decades. Most of my poetry was penned in the late 1990’s before I began this single family house adventure in 2001. My Book of Garden Poems won no recognition in NYC or London. No longer do I draw and painting has fallen to the chores of this needy box. I have found creative opportunities in my kitchen and gardens. This is my first home on half an acre.
Photography helps me stay attached to my creativity, and this rural place surrounds me with endless visual opportunities. Additionally, this blog, which was born in 2011, provides a home for writing. If you are new to this blog, currently there are over 200 posts that combine both photography and prose. While you are house bound, please take time to explore the two draw-down menus within this work in progress. They are found in the left hand side of this page.
With so much global angst these days, I decided to add slices of beauty I recorded over the past nineteen years. Join me and unwind. These are my images/glimpses of near perfection.
In closing, what thought strikes me significantly this week is the fact that home is my safe place and my gardens are my sanctuary. Are you feeling safe?
Please use this time to discover newfangled ways in which to see the beauty in each and every day. We are in this together.
Your comments are always welcome.
PS. While you are cooped up and looking for exceptional video in 4K Ultra HD…check out this channel, Amazing Places on Our Planet on YouTube. The next best thing to being there. 😉
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I remember many of these wonderful photos, Diane. Thanks for posting so many all in one place. I’m feeling fairly safe. My county is largely rural, and the large stretches of land throughout do afford us some greater safety than do more populated areas. Plus people here are generally very respectful of the governor’s instructions to stay home. I still am working, and are many additonal opportunities to enjoy creativity – it’s good that we have this kind of mind. Stay safe! Jeanne
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So glad you are safe and well Jeanne. I just spent 4 hours hard labor in the garden today with nary a thought about the current pandemic. More folks must limit their exposure to the media, or they will go mad. This too shall pass, as all things are temporary.
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This is what I tell people all the time – limit your media exposure! Yes, it’s all terrible but making ourselves crazy doesn’t make anything better. If anything, it has the opposite effect. I, too, am focusing on doing things that make me happy and get stuff accomplished. Your garden is always worth your efforts – happy gardening!
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I wish I had a huge heart emoji for this post. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate life and happiness — and someday the world will return. I only hope people will have learned some lessons as a result of this global hardship. Please, stay well!
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Thank you Kevin for your kind words!
Perhaps people will learn from this catastrophic event and will begin to save regularly. Most Americans have very little put away for emergencies. Hard lesson to learn when the wolf is at the door.
Although I groan about garden chores, this little place keeps me sane and connected to nature. Today, there is the first bluebird egg in the box. Life will go on.
Keep safe and well. Diane
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Beautiful photos. A true delight after another bad news day. JJ
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I agree about home and garden being a safe place and a sanctuary. Beautiful photos – which I’m sure are all valuable memories. Kerin
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These photos are perfection. There’s something about old barns that are fascinating. The car in the woods has me wondering about the story behind it,the family who owned it & where it’s been on it’s journeys. The mountain scene could be a good subject for a Bob Ross painting. I hope everyone who sees this post checks out your archives.
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Thank you Joe. Your regular comments/observations are always appreciated. Diane
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What lovely photographs! Thank you for sharing. Hang in there!
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Nearly twenty years of photography! Click on the images to see larger. 😉
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