52 Photos Project

The prompt this week: What will you leave behind in 
2011–or–what will you welcome more of in 2012?
I'd like to say I'm leaving behind stress, but there will probably 
still be plenty of that.  What I'd welcome more of is the chance 
to stop and smell the roses—but I guess that's up to me.
Hope the roses far outweigh the stress for you in the year ahead!


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Sunday Bridges

Bridge over the Mekong Delta, in Vietnam.
(This was taken by my peripatetic daughter Kate.)

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52 Photos Project

The prompt this week: Just 1 Photo.
Tough assignment! But I chose this shot
because for once I was in the right place at
the right time—sunset on a 100°F day in July.
The light was perfect and this little boy let
me relive a time in life when perfect joy
can be found in such simple pleasures. 


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Weekend Reflections

I just had to borrow this shot from my
daughter Katie, who returned recently from
a trip to Vietnam. This is Hoi An.

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52 Photos Project

The prompt this week: Sweets, treats, and feasts.
I considered gingerbread houses, Christmas cupcakes,
even red and green M&Ms and ribbon candy.
But by New Year's Day, I've had my fill of
sugar and am ready to tuck into this traditional
Southern dish, hoppin' John, which features
good old black-eyed peas and collard greens. Yum!


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Weekend Reflections

Took a leisurely stroll (for a change—mostly
I rush) in the Botanic Garden last weekend.
Who could hurry past a tranquil scene like this?


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52 Photos Project

The prompt this week: the colors of the season.
For me, they would probably be red, red . . .
and red! This is a small part of the holiday
display at Macy's flagship store, here in NYC.


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Weekend Reflections

Went to Soho with friends who were visiting
from out of town. While they were shopping,
I was admiring this mirror framed
with molding from an old tin ceiling.


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