Celebrating Beauty

Beautiful people bring the sunshine. Getting together with others is on hold and will be until the pandemic passes. And when will that be? Social distancing makes one realize what we had. And will we learn to be kinder and more patient in the interim? I hope so.  I’ve once again dug into sewing and shooting scarves for Spring 2020. It’s been tedious as my hand is still not 100% after December surgery. Beautiful colors keep one going in crazy times. See more scarves here. Photo Shoot First, There Was Florida I took so many photos in Florida during our March
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Sunshine in St. Pete’s

Nothing quite says sunshine like the close up of a white angel trumpet lily. Truthfully, this gorgeous flower did not bloom in my March garden. Since we REALLY needed a little sunshine in our lives – we happily headed south just before Spring Break. And, we left there literally the day before the youthful crazies descended to pack the streets. Social distancing was not yet in vogue. Mother Nature has a way of washing cares away. There are many places in the country I haven’t yet visited, but this year I was determined to visit southern Florida. Larry did not
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Monster Colors

Everybody looks for the wonderfully weird when Halloween rolls around. And if  you can’t find it you make it up.This photo was of an aging tulip I shot a couple years ago. A pumpkin wanna be! Related Images:
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Paola Prints Has Landed

Paola Prints are available for sale at DesignSourceCT in Hartford, CT! The 25,000 square foot showroom is a design-filled space open to qualified trade professionals. Retail customers are welcome to browse; showroom staff will facilitate referrals to design professionals. Paola Prints can be ordered through the showroom starting in February. Related Images:
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Nat King Cole is Nature Man

Not everybody takes comfort in the great outdoors. But everybody can take comfort in the great Nat King Cole. Check back here every Thursday morning to sample Joel’s latest music morsel. Friend Joel Benson serves up all the greats on his show, “Unhinged” Thursdays from 12-2pm on WAPJ 89.9 FM, a Torrington CT community-supported radio station. Related Images:
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