Retired relics

On recent adventure to the Naval Yard in Philadelphia I stumble upon some relics of ole.   These once beautiful vessels carried missions beyond our local docks. It stands majestic anchored to shore.   It is quiet but the battle wounds are apparent.   It sits quietly at rest while others are adorned. As I wondered through the…

Pinnacle

An afternoon adventure opened up to glorious beauty.   I am afraid of heights, I don’t embrace them, I don’t put myself in places that my sense of self would be compromised. Nature speaks to me, it calms me and opening up my eyes to what life has to offer.  I can think clearer and leave…

Beauty of the Brandywine

In Chester County Pennsylvania, there is a beautiful creek called the Brandywine.     There the water flows shallow in areas and deeper in others.   This is surrounded by hiking and biking trails that snake through the county. As we wonder down the trail, fly fisherman are out on the river wading with their rods in…

Special Moments

Special moments cannot be planned or staged.   Like random acts of kindness, they happen and if you are lucky enough to capture these rare moments, they become treasures. With Easter brings new dresses for the little girls, and the boys sport new outfits. Whether hunting for eggs or playing basketball is your priority.   Time moves…

Eyes of a child

Have you ever stepped back and watched a child, full of excitement and glee?     Everything is new to them.   Everything is filled with wonder and excitement.    When we are in the moment as a parent we forget to embrace those times when life is magical. These eyes, maybe blue, green or brown.  But…

Easter

Its a time of family.  To slow down and enjoy each others company with food and conversation. Spring is here with the flowers of the season.    Egg hunts and giggles of chocolate treasures. Time for the Egg Hunt – and treasures to be found!  

Magical Night

A quiet and peaceful walk through a sleepy town covered in white.  The day was filled with another March snow storm, but the night was filled with calm. As we wander the streets that would normally have the hustle and bustle of the ending day, calm and silence filled the air.   The beauty of the…

Winter wonderland

There are few opportunities to catch nature as its purest.   This morning when the sun rose, the ground trees and life was covered in heavy white snow. Unlike other snowy mornings, this opportunity was fast and fleeting.   Today was not the bitter cold of winter, but a moment in time where with one quick breeze,…

First spring hike

The first glimmers of spring has appeared.   Cool crispness is still in the air and some residual snow piles remain.   It’s time for the ground to wake up and explode with color. Maggie is ready for adventures.   Time in the sun and hiking brings new scents to explore.     The hills…

Green Eyed Wonder

Have you ever felt you were given a gift that truly was meant for you?    I rescued Maggie as a puppy no bigger than my shoes, adorable with those green eyes. This little puppy grabbed my heart, she pushes my buttons and when I am sad, she snuggles up next to me to give…

Remnant of Ole’

Living in Chester County has a home town feel.    Walking the streets after a fresh snow and catching a glimpse of the past holiday season. The quiet peace of the neighborhoods still donning the remnants of Christmas.   The snow shimmering from the greens.    As winter sets in more of the same cold and…

Lunch Visitors

After an arduous descent and trek across a vase open crater, we settled in for some well deserved lunch.    Sitting in the midday sun, taking in the surrounding views were every bit as amazing as the day had been. Did you ever have the experience, you knew you were suppose to be right where…