Smell the Roses

Yesterday, I forced myself to take a moment and photograph this building and statue I've driven past endless times.

If I had a film camera, I probably wouldn't have wasted the film because this isn't necessarily my type of art. Luckily point-and-shoots are so darn easy. And for a brief moment of time, I brought to life something previously invisible to me.

Best of all, I quieted the constant chatter in my head for a few minutes to appreciate something of beauty.

-H.

Spring in the Air

If you live in California, I highly recommend a visit to your local plant nursery. It is spring time!

Although, if you're in Bloomington, Illinois, like I am at this second, then you probably doubt vegetation or warmth or the sun exists.

So Californians, please take a few minutes. It's closer than driving out to nature. Everything is manicured and in neat, compact pots. Plus, it's surprisingly serene with the trickling water in all the fake fountains.

Flowers, flowers, flowers. Textures, textures, textures.

Garden humor.

H.