I snapped this shot last week as I was walking in the park. To me it says “Summer”. The play of sunlight on the cool green leaves and the resulting shadows floating on the lazy creek, remind me of my favorite aspect of the season. Summer is a time for easy living and enjoying simple … Continue reading
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The Marriage of Coffee and Graphic Design
I like love coffee and I like clever design ideas, so when these two things come together, I am especially satisfied. Take this bag of Caribou Coffee, for example. At first glance I took in the color combinations of two shades of brown and light blue on a canvas-textured light brown background. Soothing colors that … Continue reading
Mind Over Matter or Mindfulness Matters
The image that came to me after seeing this video was that of Jesus, standing on the water in the Sea of Galilee and calling out to Peter, “Do not be afraid,” and “Come.” To accomplish the mind-over-matter task of walking on a statue that stands 98 feet tall on a pedestal that measures 26 … Continue reading
You’re Never Too Old To Be Happy
I have been enjoying Pharrell Williams’ Happy. With its smooth and easy melody and infectious lyrics, this song is an instant mood-changer. Recently we had a 30-minute “dance party” at school to reward our children for good behavior throughout the month. One of our young teachers served as DJ for our second-, third-, and fourth-graders … Continue reading
We All Travel The Milky Way Together
We all travel the Milky Way together, trees and men; but it never occurred to me until this storm-day, while swinging in the wind, that trees are travelers in the ordinary sense. They make many journeys, not extensive ones, it is true; but our own little journeys, away and back again, are only little more … Continue reading
Outdoor Art: Sculptures For All To Enjoy
I love seeing art brought outdoors, free for all to behold, as a part of the environment. During my vacation I came across a variety of outdoor sculptures. Some of them were whimsical, while others expressed deeper meaning. I really appreciated the way in which each sculpture enhanced outdoor space, adding artistic interest to commercial … Continue reading
Discovering a Simple Pleasure in Yellowstone
I have found that a key ingredient of a simple pleasure is one’s perception of time. To truly enjoy a thing, one has to be fully present in the moment. On my recent visit to Yellowstone National Park, I was reminded of this idea. The beauty of the natural resources, wildlife, and geothermal features is, … Continue reading
A Vicarious Simple Pleasure
Sometimes the simple pleasures in life come to you when you are watching someone else enjoying a simple pleasure. While on vacation in Salt Lake City, Utah, we spotted a young girl darting playfully across a large outdoor fountain. As the seemingly choreographed jets sent water straight up, the girl would run across the fountain … Continue reading
It Was Long Ago
It Was Long Ago By Eleanor Farjeon I’ll tell you, shall I, something I remember? Something that still means a great deal to me. It was long ago. A dusty road in summer I remember, A mountain, and an old house, and a tree That stood, you know, Behind the house. An old woman I … Continue reading
Goofus and Gallant
Do you remember reading Highlights for Kids magazine? Like millions of American children, I discovered Highlights in the waiting room of the doctor’s office. Nestled among an array of magazines for grown-ups, Highlights was fun to read because it was especially written for kids. One of the magazine’s regular features that I enjoyed was a … Continue reading
Simple Pleasures 