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• View From the Top

  

  I love the Ferris Wheel and every year when the Columbus Day Fair comes to Farmingdale, I make sure to take a ride on it. Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Mandevilla in All Its Glory

  

  As of last week, Autumn is officially here but you'd never know it with yesterday's 80 degree temperatures. Check out these scenes from Farmingdale State Colleg... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Favorite Autumn Flowers

  

  These pretty things are still going strong in my backyard garden. I will miss them when they are gone. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Last Night's Sky is Today's Rainy Day Antidote

  

  Our last two sunsets have been pretty incredible here on Long Island. I'm glad I noticed since today is looking like it will be a complete washout. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Sunflowers Are Here

  

  S Someone decided to spruce up a corner of their gas station by planting a couple of patches of Sunflowers. I believe they have brightened many a people's day b... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• We Will Never Forget

  

  Stunned with an upswell of emotion that surprised me, I stood in awe at this deeply moving memorial as I tried to reflect on the enormity of exactly what... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Astro Turf and Installation Art at The MET

  

  Open until November 2, 2014 the MET's Roof Garden Commission is not to be missed. For more MET information, follow this link. For other glorious roof garden... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Farmingdale's Very Own Secret Garden

  

  I've been here before and you may find out more about this garden by following this link. And yes, the colors in this garden really are this bright! Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The American Oystercatcher and Black Beach Sand

  

  I came across this guy while walking at Robert Moses beach. He was the only American Oystercatcher standing quite still amongst a flock of very busy Seagulls. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Think It Might Be Time To Find a Nice Blackberry Jam Recipe...

  

  I am certain these wild blackberries have been growing in our backyard for longer than the fourteen years we've been here, but for some reason they have never... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sunday Evening at Robert Moses

  

  We got there just as everyone was clearing out. It was windy and beautiful and then the sun set behind the dunes. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Island at The Massapequa Preserve

  

  I've never seen this part of the preserve before. This part is around the bend inside the entrance to the park from Merrick Road in Massapequa. The scene below... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Queens Smokestacks

  

  These smokestacks made the news today. Apparently one of them started billowing black smoke out over the East River. I stumbled upon them last week while out an... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Landscape at Robert Moses Has Changed...

  

  Last Summer the beach looked so much larger! At least the umbrella line is the same. I guess winter decided to make some cut backs. Then someone stuck this... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Behold the Awesome Peony

  

  As I photographed this flower bud, two ants seemingly appeared out of nowhere working rapidly before my eyes - their job, helping to open up the peony like the... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Last Night's Penn Station Evacuation

  

  Last night, a suspicious package was found on one of the trains heading out of Penn Station. Unfortunately this was at the exact time Ian was exiting the... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Swamp Maple

  

  When I looked up and saw how the light was gracing this swamp Maple I immediately thought of Maxfield Parrish. Also, do you believe today is the first day of... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Somewhere in The West Village in Manhattan

  

  Last March it seemed spring was nowhere to be found - unless of course you happened to pass by this shop window in the West Village. Ian and I happened upon thi... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Springtime in Farmingdale

  

  The sunny weather has been glorious as of late. Today's temperatures are supposed to reach 79 degrees. Alleluia, alleluia. Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Priscilla Photo-bombing the Mandevilla

  

  I have been trying to grow a Mandevilla the last two summers - or, more specifically, keep one alive. Last week I purchased this one while visiting a friend in... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION