Once again, it is amaryllis time!
Wednesday 04.13.2016
The Capitol of Art Deco
I have always favored Craftsman style homes with Queen Anne slightly behind. This came after I got over the "antebellum" stage of life. But now my love of all things historic has also expanded. I have decided that my current love is.....Art Deco. Back in January while visiting my sister in Houston we drove through … Continue reading The Capitol of Art Deco
Wednesday 03.30.2016
Peepscake!
Flash thoughts
This will not be a deep, insightful post. As I was getting out of bed this morning I had a number of thoughts about a topic I've been thinking about all jump into my head. All at once, in a split second. As I went through the day I thought about these thoughts and, while I didn't … Continue reading Flash thoughts
Easter 2016
Maundy Thursday
This is an edited re-post from 3 years ago. This painting and it's artist intrigue me, so I'm sharing again. Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of the Last Supper is probably the most well know image associated with Maundy Thursday and the disciples last meal together. I’m fascinated with the painting and the man that painted … Continue reading Maundy Thursday
Picnic in the park
Somethings just never change, thankfully. The simple pleasures that delighted our grandparents and those even before them still delight us today. On a recent visit to the Texas State Capitol I discovered that one of the plaques on the grounds shared that a small lake had once existed in that spot. "In December 1906, the … Continue reading Picnic in the park
Wednesday 03.16.2016
Shadows on the stairs at the McNay Art Museum intrigued me as much as any of the art. I would love to have sat down on the top stair and watched the light move through the lattice!
Friday Fives 03.11.2016
Tonight I have many things for which to give thanks. Here are 5: I'm thankful for the much needed rain that has fallen on my part of the earth this week. The color green has reappeared in the landscape and the wildflowers are now starting to come out. I'm also thankful we were spared from … Continue reading Friday Fives 03.11.2016
Wednesday 03.09.2016
A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. (attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt)
Small Simple Things of Life 