Monkey Bars

Monkey Bars

The monkey bars, the swings, the slides, and the fire poles.  My son visited all of them multiple times on this summer morning visit to the playground.  It was quite warm and humid.  So I was doing my best to stay relatively still and in whatever shade was available.  However, with a two and a…… Continue reading Monkey Bars

Leading the Way

Leading the Way

“If you would have your son to walk honourably through the world, you must not attempt to clear the stones from his path, but teach him to walk firmly over them – not insist upon leading him by the hand, but let him learn to go alone.” –Anne Bronte Raising a child is the best thing…… Continue reading Leading the Way

Soft Grass

Soft Grass

When you take the time to really look at something, even a single blade of grass, it becomes something mysterious and awesome.  Taken on a walk in a local park, I was struck by the simple charm of this patch of wild grasses.   And it’s something I pass by all the time yet have never really noticed until…… Continue reading Soft Grass

Merry Go Round

Merry Go Round

“If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dances. I would ride the merry-go-rounds. I would pick more daisies.” –Nadine Stair Next time you are in the park take the time to ride the merry…… Continue reading Merry Go Round

Fantasy Forest

Fantasy Forest

“I’m always astonished by a forest. It makes me realise that the fantasy of nature is much larger than my own fantasy. I still have things to learn.” –Gunter Grass One of the things I’m striving to do with this photo a day project, is to experiment with new techniques,  do things I’ve never done before,…… Continue reading Fantasy Forest

Two Trees in the Snow

Two Trees in Snow

These two trees seem to be embracing or at least leaning on each other – like two old friends enjoying each other’s company. Shot in Lake Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Day 94 of my 365 Photo-a-day Project.    

The Starting Point

The Starting Point

“The starting point of discovering who you are, your gifts, your talents, your dreams, is being comfortable with yourself. Spend time alone. Write in a journal. Take long walks in the woods.” –Robin S. Sharma Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on an overcast, damp, cool, December afternoon. The day was pretty drab and dreary, but the…… Continue reading The Starting Point