Cherry Blossoms
If you’ve lived in the DC area for more than 21 years, why would ya be crazy enough to brave the crowds and visit the Cherry Blossoms at their peak blooming season around the Tidal Basin — we all know what they look like? Good question. I try my best to avoid crowds and we have beautiful cherry blossoms on my street but I was inspired by this time last year, when my father passed away on April 2nd. I wanted to enjoy nature in its glorious abundance and take some lovely photos to document the moment. I noticed, however, I concentrated on the colors and the blossoms themselves, while…
What is Art?
What is art? That’s an age old question isn’t it because art is subjective and means different things to different people. First, here’s the Webster’s Dictionary definition of art: “The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.” This begs the question is all art beautiful? I think it’s for the individual to decide but typically the artist wants to create something that impacts and connects with the viewer, whether it’s beauty or evoking a raw emotion. For me, there are a few criteria that I deem art…
Happy Easter Season
Happy Easter! This is a belated posting because I’m under the weather, slow to clean up, and still reeling from the exhaustion of completing a project deadline for a new product line that I’ll unveil shortly in a future post. In the meantime, it’s so good to say “Spring is here and this is the time for renewal!” This is one of my favorite holidays because we celebrate it with an annual potluck brunch with family and friends. After 20 years of hosting this gathering, this was the first year without our boys present. It was a bit bittersweet and noticed in their absence to help us dye eggs, decorate…
