Monday, February 28, 2005

Voluptuous


Voluptuous
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
"Trees serve as homes for visiting devas who do not manifest in earthly bodies, but live in the fibers of the trunks and larger branches of the trees, feed from the leaves and communicate through the tree itself. Some are permanently stationed as guardians of sacred places."

- Hindu Deva Shastra, verse 117, Nature Devas

Sunday, February 27, 2005

To the teeth . . .


To the teeth . . .
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."


- Alice Walker

Saturday, February 26, 2005

Birdie Snow Angel


Birdie Snow Angel
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
A robin landed on this bush outside of my apartment, and when it flew off, it left this lovely impression.

Many robins came to take baths outside of my window yesterday, due to the melting snow dripping off of the roof. Mr. Song Sparrow, who owns this territory took a bath with the robins, just to show who's boss!

Friday, February 25, 2005

Sacred Tree


Sacred Tree
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Good timber does not grow with ease;
the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees.

- J. Willard Marriott

Thursday, February 24, 2005

Looking up . . .


Looking up . . .
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
I have decided to try to never look back or regret anything I've done. It is a waste of energy. If I keep a song in my heart, a bird will surely come.

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Pagoda Snow


Pagoda Snow
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
This little pagoda sits outside of the Japanese garden outside of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. I thought it looked pretty with snow sitting on top of it.

Tuesday, February 22, 2005

The road to follow


The road to follow
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
". . . and if you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there."

-George Harrison

Monday, February 21, 2005

Fuzzy branch


Fuzzy branch
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
"The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness."

-John Muir

Sunday, February 20, 2005

The Candle or the Mirror


The Candle or the Mirror
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it."

-Edith Wharton (1862-1937), American author

Saturday, February 19, 2005

Imminent Spring

Imminent Spring Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
I wish to thank my new friend 'Daisies for inspiring me to see the beauty in mud. The future may not be clear, but at least I can look down and still see beauty. :-)

Friday, February 18, 2005

Contemplation


Contemplation
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
A robin in winter, having a zen moment.

Thursday, February 17, 2005

Broken


Broken
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Here is a piece of sumac that blew off from the wind and landed in the cold snow, where it seems to be stuck.

Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Music is my bag . . .


Music is my bag . . .
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
My little g-clef bag with my ukelele.
If anyone can recommend a good ukelele method book, please drop me a line.

Tuesday, February 15, 2005

Just two trees in the sun


Just two trees in the sun
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Just two trees, supporting each other, enjoying the breeze and sunshine.

Monday, February 14, 2005

Love is meant to be shared


Love is meant to be shared
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
These little Boyd's Bears were given to me by my husband a couple of years ago for our anniversary.
My mother made the little armoire set in the background for one of my birthdays.

I hope everyone who reads this has a special someone with which to share this Valentine's Day.

Sunday, February 13, 2005

Almost Sunset


Almost Sunset
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
This was taken at the end of my walk on Wednesday. I'm a little under the weather at the moment but hopefully will get some new outdoor photos soon.

Saturday, February 12, 2005

Red Shed


Red Shed
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
I took a leisurely walk around my apartment complex this past Wednesday, and decided to take a picture of part of this shed. I'm glad I spent time outside on this day, since the weather has been rainy or cold and windy ever since.

Friday, February 11, 2005

Movement and Stillness


Movement and Stillness
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
"The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes -- ah, that is where the art resides!

-Artur Schnabel

Thursday, February 10, 2005

God's Thumbprint


God's Thumbprint
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
"God is the energy you call imagination. God is creation. God is first thought. And God is last experience. And God is everything in between."

From "Conversations With God" by Neale Donald Walsch

Wednesday, February 09, 2005

A Tiny Sign


A Tiny Sign
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
When you need help and assurance,
ask your angels and the archangels.
Ask them and believe.
Ask for signs of their presence.
Pay close attention, and listen to your heart.
Miracles will happen.

Tuesday, February 08, 2005

Davy-A's famous pizza

Davy-A's famous pizza Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Our friend Dave makes the BEST pizza for the annual Super Bowl party. Here he is about to put the first pizza in the oven, and was kind enough to pause for a photo. Dave provided inspiration for my husband Phil to start a photoblog, which in turn led to me starting my own. I am so happy to be involved in such a wonderful and talented community!

Monday, February 07, 2005

Delectable Dessert


Delectable Dessert
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Every year our buddy Mike brings these cannolis to the Super Bowl party at Bill & Aurel's house. Mike lives in the North End of Boston, so he has easy access to Mike's Pastries -- a well-known place around here. Stay tuned for other pictures taken at the party. A good time was had by all! :-)

Sunday, February 06, 2005

New Necklace


New Necklace
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
I bought this pendant recently from a wonderful woman named Stacey who makes the most beautiful crystal jewelry. I can spend hours in her little shop. The main piece is an aqua aura crystal, and the small hanging stones each represent the 7 chakras.

Saturday, February 05, 2005

George Washington and his Horse


George Washington and his Horse
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
"Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company."


George Washington

Friday, February 04, 2005

Kid Stuff


Kid Stuff
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Kermit asks: "How do you make a duck sing?"

Put it in the oven till it's Bill Withers.

Thursday, February 03, 2005

Cuddle from an Angel


Cuddle from an Angel
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
"Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly..."

- Gilbert K. Chesterton

Wednesday, February 02, 2005

The Apple of My Eye (For Phil)


The Apple of My Eye (For Phil)
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
Love is real, real is love,
Love is feeling, feeling love,
Love is wanting to be loved.
Love is touch, touch is love,
Love is reaching, reaching love,
Love is asking to be loved.
Love is you,
You and me,
Love is knowing,
We can be.
Love is free, free is love,
Love is living, living love,
Love is needing to be loved.

-John Lennon

Tuesday, February 01, 2005

Reaching


Reaching
Originally uploaded by Lady-bug.
"Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be."

-Zig Ziglar