hey, here comes santa—
hope he has biscuits for us
brighten up! look good!
Five days ‘til Christmas! Woof! Woof!
1896. strange bedfellows
in the sweet shop
something sour’s going on
pucker up!
There we were in a long line of people standing in line at the bakery, all eyes roaming the display cases, eyeing muffins and croissants and turnovers and cakes and cookies. And there on top, front and center, my eyes centered on a curious lineup of jars—pickled cabbage, pickled gherkins, and lutenitsa chutney! Strange bedfellows!😋😝
1895. together
together
4 ears, 2 tails, and whiskers
day dreaming
Rain, rain, rain, rain. Listening to the pitter-patter of rain dripping and dropping all along the windowsills. I don’t mind rainy days when I can stay inside and read or watch a good movie or just faff around with paper or paint or whatever. This morning, scrolling through my camera roll, I came across one of my very favorite digital drawings of Mikey and Willey. How they so often just lolled about in quiet stillness. Were they daydreaming? I enjoy daydreaming, making time to let my mind roam awhile here and there, especially with someone on the same wavelength. 🐶🦊
1894. execution
toppling over
like humpty dumpty on the wall
a mighty giant
I stood and watched with mixed feelings. On the one hand marveling at the lumber man‘s skill and, on the other, grieving for the loss of a magnificent tree.😞 When they rebuild that house, I hope they will consider planting another tree or trees.🙏🏻
1893. hmmm….
hmmm….
two phones, one in each hand—
keeping an eye on things
1890. hooray!
snow❄️
snow, snow, snow, snow❄️
let me take a picture!
First snow of the year, 3 to 7 inches! She feels like a kid again, at least for a little while.😊
1892. the game of life
shadows and sunlight
ho-hums and hallelujahs
all roll into one
“Shadows and Sunlight” — 17x13” — Origami
Daylight and darkness, the never-ending change of this world. Beginnings and endings, fullness and emptiness, princes and paupers, heroes and wimps, violence and peace. Everything has another side. Everything wins. “To men, some things are good and some are bad. But to God, all things are good and beautiful and just.”—Heraclitus
1889. questions
is it cake or pie?
who cares, it’s gluten free
and totally yum!
Here’s an Almond Cake recipe that’s baked in a pie pan. Does that make it a cake or a pie?! Hmmm. Here comes another question: To wheat or not to wheat? For some, that is the real question!😆 Any other questions, send me a message.👩🍳
1888. by the sea
by the sea
sunny flowers on the dune
tightening my scarf
While in Cape May last weekend for their annual Christmas parade, I saw these goldenrod flowers blooming by the dunes. Even though the day was windy and freezing cold, their bright sunny summer colors warmed me up, but only a little.😉 By the way, it was also surprising to see rose bushes still blooming in so many gardens. . .must be the clean ocean atmosphere with its naturally salty, humid conditions.
1887. far out
mallard ducks
out for a swim in the chilly creek
shivering🥶
*
it wasn’t them, it was me🥶
shoving my hands deeper
It always amazes me how ducks stay warm and dry in water, on water, under water! These ducks were in the Wissahican Creek. In Cape May recently, Dan and I saw a duck deep-sea diving. We watched it float along on top of the ocean, then disappear down under waves briefly before popping up again 15 or 20 yards away. Again and again we watched this routine until it floated way, way off beyond the sea. Far out. 
1886. marking time
two leaves at my feet
one big one and one small
how delightful!
Slowing down. Just two leaves, nothing special and yet. Zooming in close, all those lines like a master painter making marks, marking time on the canvas of life.
1885. perfect!
jumping on the beach
christmas tree and gingerbread man
four feet up in the air
When you get to be my age, you think maybe you’ve seen it all but there it was—a first. A walking-talking Christmas tree strolling along on the beach hand-in-hand with a gingerbread man, stopping to pose for pictures jumping up in the air and waving! Meanwhile, back in the background, a perfect backdrop of sea and sky, white-on-white, like a snowy day. Perfect!
1884. morning sermon
a big ball of light
climbs up over the fence line
without a word
Heaven and earth. The highs and lows, the darkness and light, sound and silence, alone and together. The way things are. It’s all good.
1883. delightful!
hmmm, what’s this red?!
oh, red is my very favorite!
oh joy! oh yum!😺
That’s Sable, looking out, keeping an eye on things!!! This is the second picture from my friend in Pittsburgh. Here in Cape May, after two days of all white—icy white skies and white ocean—the sun has come out again, shining, and turned them back to blue. Delightful!
1882. anybody home?
red bird on the sill
looks like he wants to come in
first snow of the year
My friend in Pittsburgh sent me this picture.
1880. movie night
chilly night
looking up at the moon,
waiting for her ride
He: Pulls up in the car and opens her door.
She: Steps in, smiles, leans in for a kiss, “Hi, honey!”
He: “Did you have garlic for dinner?”
She: . . .Smiling, “The moon looks full.”
We went to the movies to see the Japanese film, Rental Family, an engaging story about an American actor who is hired to portray different roles—family member, friend, partner—in touching situations with people he doesn’t know. Apparently, this is a real business in Japan today that serves the purpose of providing platonic companionship for social events or business situations, for loneliness or for the social etiquette of “saving face.”
1881. in the pink!
hot pink
on a cold, cold morning
in the pink!
*
taking my glove off to
take a picture of a glove!
Hot pink on a cold, cold day! It’s winter!🥶 Did you know that pink, as “in the pink,” is said to be the epitome of excellence? Early on Shakespeare used the term “the very pink of courtesy” in his play, Romeo and Juliet.
1879. things change
looking back
how they loved to run and play—
sandpipers
*
free as birds
chasing shadows all day long
no winners, no losers
Rain all day today, maybe snow. It’s cold. Looking back at sunnier days.
1878. in the mood
the sun goes down
and the tree lights up
she’s all smiles
Christmas is my favorite holiday. Adding it all up: a 19 inch tree, little tin drums, a few shiny bows, and a 2-foot string of colored lights—$4.50 plus tax at the Dollar Store. It doesn’t take much to make this old girl happy.😊
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