Lily Hydrangea

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• Freedom Tower

  

  whenever I get the chance to be in manhattan I most always travel either in the village, soho, chinatown, little italy, chelsea or somewhere uptown near the... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• More Snow (and Shadows)

  

  no one seemed to really know how much snow to expect today. thankfully it wasn't too bad, lots of sleet, the roads didn't really ice up too much and then rain. ... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Circle of Swans and Ducks

  

  it always amazes me how wildlife adapts so easily to frigid temperatures. what isn't evident is the nice couple on the shoreline feeding these guys a lunch of... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• the Face of Debris

  

  I found this curbside lying on the grass waiting for the sanitation workers. evidently it was someone's old headboard for what was once a luxurious bed. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Suburban Planning?

  

  I have a strong feeling a designer with a vision plan wasn't involved in placing this obtrusive street sign on this neighborhood sidewalk. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Majestic Pine

  

  I actually have no idea what the name of this tree is but I am fairly certain it is a pine tree and it does look majestic, don't you think? Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Snow and Trees

  

  another shot from the massapequa preserve - winter is officially here! I just checked the temperature and it is 15 degrees outside. earlier we had a high of... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sunset and Snow at Massapequa Preserve

  

  it was freezing out today but the sun was shining and the snow was pretty and my childhood friend was in town so we had to go check out the nature preserve. Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Congratulations President Obama

  

  wasn't the first lady's inaugural gown absolutely stunning? if you haven't seen it please be sure to click on this link to get a glimpse and then click on her... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Birch Tree in Farmingdale

  

  so I can stop my complaining now. for me, the last three days of sunshine was like a "shot in the arm". thank you dear sun. Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dusk at Bethpage Golf Course

  

  the good news for the day - we had sun and we had it for the entire day! also, this photo was taken at 5:30 this evening and it was still light out. I know, I... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lance Armstrong and Biking in Montauk

  

  so, the sun came out for about two hours today. and it's not like I don't like all of our four seasons - I do. I just want some sun in them. Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Homage to Daryl

  

  today's post is a humble homage to daryl and the many water tower wednesday's she has delighted her readers with over at out about in new york city. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Vespa Milwaukee

  

  still searching through my archives for inspiration, this photo was taken while on a trip to the very clean city of milwaukee back in 2009. Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cherry Blossoms and Blue Sky

  

  the grey weather we've been having as of late has inspired me to search my archives for something cheery. if you look at this photo you might see blue sky and... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Swimming the Day After Irene

  

  looking through my archives, I came across a set of pictures taken the day after irene. people gathered at gilgo beach hoping to enjoy the last bits of summer... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Priscilla...so Busted

  

  sorry for the awful picture but I had to share this with you. here priscilla stands, on the one piece of furniture she is not allowed on ever, thinking if she... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Breakfast at "amy's Place"

  

  "tournefeuille a to z..." inspired this breakfast post from my visit to rhode island last sunday. that rye bread you see in the photo above? absolutely superb.... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Paloma of Providence

  

  sunday we drove our college student up to rhode island. before we departed, we stopped for brunch and passed this colorful shop advertising a huge blowout sale... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Strike a Pose

  

  not! my sweet niece danielle snapped the best photo of this trio yesterday when the humans in the house decided it would be really cute if we could get a pictur... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION