For Mae

As a Child Enters the World 

As I enter my new family,

May they be delighted

At how their kindness

Comes into blossom.

Unknown to me and them,

May I be exactly the one

To restore in their forlorn places

New vitality and promise.

A summer postcard from PA- from me to you!

One Day...

A tune that is sure to recharge your soul.  Listen & feel.
   .ryn

Phenomenal Woman

"American Girl in Italy:" Ruth Orkin

Phenomenal Woman

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.

I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size

But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.

I say,

It's in the reach of my arms

The span of my hips,

The stride of my step,

The curl of my lips.

I'm a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That's me.



Jim Thorpe

“If you walk across my camera I will flash the world your story.” 

-Woody Guthrie

Rafting the Lehigh River at Jim Thorpe, PA Summer 2012

-snapshots through a waterproof disposable film camera-

The Helpers

Comforting words for an uncomfortable week in our country...

Charmed

I am thrilled by the latest in Wes Anderson's collection of whimsical films: Moonrise Kingdom.  I adore this film and can't wait to see it again!  His use of color, texture, framing, locations, and especially music take you to another place... somewhere innocent and magical.  He features tunes raging from Hank Williams' ballads to Britten performances by boys' choirs.  Totally charming!
See this... please.  .ryn