Friday Video Inspiration

SHIFT v2 from mirari on Vimeo.

Memorial Day Snapshots

Color

"Nature always wears the colors of the spirits."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

You are a Tourist

A new but rockin' sound from one of my fave groups, Death Cab for Cutie.   

And if you feel just like a tourist in the city you were born
Then, it's time to go
And you find your destination with so many different places to call home

Mom

"God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers."

  ~Jewish Proverb

This mom's the best.

Happy Mother's Day! 
    .ryn

My Mom...
Makes people happy
Plants lush gardens
Loves being cozy
Believes in me
Is beautiful
Reads a lot
Cuts out articles that inspire me
Makes a great cup of tea
Is smart
Writes beautiful letters
Listens to birds
Is spiritual
Has a great taste in music
Is unique
Makes a house a home
Is a great walking companion
Listens well
Is wise
Is funny
Is caring & selfless
Offers hope
Makes a mean ginger cookie
Is the BEST in the world!

Quiz: Classic Kids Books

“You mustn’t despair!” cried Mr. Wonka. “Nothing is impossible! You watch!”

from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

May is Share A Story Month!  Here's a little quiz to celebrate... How well do you know your classic kids books?  Whoever is first to correctly list the book titles for each illustration in the comments below, will win a fantastic prize!  Goody goody!  Have at it!

    .ryn

April Faves

Here are a few of my faves for April.  What are yours?  Leave me a comment!

    .ryn

by Fredrik Åkum

I love the ruggedness of these moons. 

I looked out the window and caught a glimpse of a jem-colored brilliant bird.  I believe it was an Indigo Bunting.  No human could ever create a blue that rich.  I hope you can see one sometime...

This is a spectacle to be seen.  The Roberto Capucci "Art Into Fashion" exhibit at the Philly Museum of Art.  Inspired by architecture, nature and music, Capucci's imagination runs wild in his outrageous creations.  Kind of dying to wear that yellow coat...