So fast

Today I was on the Whitestone Bridge and the sky and the clouds and light were so beautiful. I feel in those moments I am trying so much to capture whatever struck me, what stopped me, to keep it, to remember. It all goes so fast, everything. Funny to think we can stop anything, catch anything. Thinking we have control. I guess this is why photography was invented - the burning need to capture, to save. The most beautiful moments I have ever seen I had no desire to take out a camera. The best things stay with you, and if you are lucky you get to share them with someone.

many Thanks.

Thanks

That's me, the little yellow tree supported and sheltered from the storm by a strong group of friend trees. I give thanks for that and a million other things on Thanksgiving and on most other days as well.

4 chambered heart

This amazing tree is in front of my aunt and uncle's house in New Hampshire. I love this tree. I took lots of pictures up there last week and the results can be seen here.

This should happen to everyone

Today a colleague of Kim's proposed to his lucky girlfriend in Grand Central Station. He asked Kim to video the event and I came along to take pictures. The lady of the day, Sarah, apparently really likes Dirty Dancing, so Ronnie arranged for some dancers to do the dance to the song "I've Had the Time of My Life" and then he joined in as they were watching, seemingly just on an innocent stroll through the station. At the end of the song, he and the dancers got in a huddle and he came out with the ring in a box and got down on one knee. The entire hall cheered and clapped along with us. So sweet. So New York. Congratulations Sarah & Ronnie.I'm a romantic. No matter what happens, I believe in love.

Scenic outlook

I went to stay up in New Hampshire for a bit with my aunt and uncle this past week. On the way back the other day I saw a sign for a scenic outlook, so I quickly pulled off the highway. I was puzzled at what the highway folks call a scenic outlook, I mean, it's a lovely New England vista, but nothing too dramatic. Then I looked up and that made it worth it to me. The hazy strips and the one small beautiful cloud just coming out from behind the trees describes my brain these days. Haze and murk and sun occasionally, but somewhere always in the corner, that bright spot that wants to show itself, wants to shine.

Empire State

Here is my grandmother Roys on the observation deck of the Empire State building with 2 of her sisters and parents, circa 1937 I would guess. You can see the Chrysler building off to the right. Everything about this picture makes me happy. Click on it to see bigger..Roys, maybe 15 years old

These woods are lovely, dark and deep...

But I have promises to keep.And miles to go before I sleep.

Is this seat taken?