Water Time

Memories of summer have always included water. My parents knew that given the heat of DC, we had to get to water. Ocean, lakes, summer camp – even the ammonia -scented swim hall at school. And in desperate times- the hose out back. That blessed sensation of WET somehow made it all right. Related Images:
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I fell for the color red many years ago

Red is one of those colors that like it or not, has tremendous impact. Sometimes people question how they can include strong colors in their living space given all the other colors and patterns. I say, be daring. Don’t you mix multiple colors and texture into a single bouquet of flowers? Flowers are great like that. Related Images:
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As a kid I remember chewing on the tender white end of a blade of grass- enjoying the smell and taste of summer. Picking wild raspberries year after year in the same secret places. The idea of harvesting wild plants has always intrigued me. Related Images:
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At Last-From Flowers to Pillows

This photo reminds me of Etta James who was incredibly challenged by an abusive childhood and an adult life of drug addiction. A passionate performer and four-time Grammy winner-her music continues to reach out and surprise with its intensity. Photography is a passion that crept up on me unawares. Related Images:
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My Father Still Brings Me Comfort in Music

This photo will always remind me of my Papa. Back when smoking was in vogue- we had several ceramic ashtrays he’d made in the shape of birds. Hard to imagine that today. Birds were creatures he always enjoyed watching and I remember him being fascinated by seagulls at the beach. These little birds have big personalities just standing still.  Aren’t they funny? Related Images:
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The Sound and Sights of Summer

Summer is the time for getting away from the everyday. Reaching out for something unknown and far away. At least that’s how I like to practice it. I had taken my son and his girlfriend out to beat the LA heat and took this photo overlooking Catalina Island. The day was idyllic and the island of perfect size for our one-day exploration up hill and down in an electric golf cart. I’m sure the photo reminds me of southern Italy in its looks- color, sun and water. Very similar feeling to the island of Capri and those romantic Italian movies.
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