Monday, May 25, 2009

Memorial day

There was an older man in sweat pants and a desert camouflage coat walking while I was out this evening, singing along with his headset. As he passed me while I was photographing these poppies, he commented, "They were nicer earlier in the week." I'm sure they were, but I liked them today...and with it being Memorial Day, poppies seemed very appropriate as we remember those who died serving their country.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Wow!

I stopped at the Morton Arboretum for a walk after work (it was too lovely a day to go to the gym!) I was running late as I headed home, but then I rounded a curve and saw the redbuds across Lake Marmo. I just HAD to find a place to park and hurry back to the viewpoint, camera in hand! What a beautiful view, and what a gift from God!