Shadows

Shadow is a colour as light is, 

but less brilliant; 

light and shadow are only 

the relation of two tones. 

                       Paul Cezanne 

A bag

I am not a fashionista by any stretch but like most of the female species, I am drawn to bags and shoes. I also love things that are old 

 (call them vintage or antique, it doesn't matter).  Today's forage at the goodwill store got me this bag.   I was quite surprised at the higher-than-usual goodwill store price tag but then decided to purchase it for its form, craftsmanship and style. Being ignorant about these things, I then discover that it's a sought-after name in bags. Now, that's a find and surely worth the money...and more!

Byebye summer!

the wind is blowing

the leaves are falling

and the mornings and evenings are cooler

the end to barbecues 

and to dining al fresco

~ For a simple yet tasty pork (farmer-style ribs) barbecue, rub salt, pepper and grapeseed oil.  

Prawns are marinated in minced garlic, rosemary, s&p, lemon and grapeseed oil ~

Intoxication

*

clothes dancing in the wind

**

the crispness of bed linen

***

ordinary laundry 

that's 

been 

kissed by the sun

***

 nothing as intoxicating

!

Travel

"You can't have a  narrow mind 

when you have a thick passport"  ...

"Prejudices come from a lack of knowledge."

from Sue Sandford 

:traveling 131 countries 

for a year with her 4 kids: 

{Perrin Report~Conde Nast Traveler 09.10} 

the Phipps Conservatory

 

La Playa

  

~ Lake Erie, Ontario

A quick visit to the museum

~  Carnegie Museum of the Arts

Pittsburgh, PA

Winged dainties

My inspiration to grow more flowers in the garden.