Lace

Superfluous you say? Necessary say I. We all need beauty in our lives.

Superfluous you say? Necessary say I. We all need beauty in our lives.

As raindrops tap gently on my window, I find myself immersed in a symphony of nature's rhythms. Today is a canvas, waiting for the strokes of my perception to color its essence. Is it a day of thwarted plans and gloom, or is it an opportunity to dance with the raindrops and find solace in the stillness they bring?
Sitting beside me is a coffee filled mug by the master potter, Larry Allen. When meeting him and selecting my piece, it was fascinating to learn about his technique and the meaning behind the figures in his intricately carved work. …
Take this moment to pause and revel in the beauty of haiku poems shared in response to a "Flowers for Mom" image. Seek the beauty that abounds and remember that the greatest gift you can give to others this holiday season is your presence.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what is experiencing a moment worth? There are simply some things that one must take in for themselves.
Endeavor to thoughtfully care for another living being. By so doing, you will be led to earnestly consider issues facing the world around you. Join nature photographer, Elmore DeMott, on her camera journey to see her art, read her words, and hear her speak.
A pedestrian on 57th Street sees a musician getting out of a cab and asks, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” Without pause, the artist replies wearily, “Practice, practice, practice.” How true that old joke is, and how…