Sunflowers are fascinating! They remind me of the beauty of summer, the joy of living, and naturally pleasing color palettes, yellow petals, green leaves and brown centers under a blue sky!! For years now, I have watched them grow wild, along edges of new shopping complexes, sports fields, and acre lots waiting to be sold. …
For many months now, I have thought about visiting the Hall Office Park, which is home to a unique collection of art. The brainchild of lifelong art collector, Craig Hall, this eponymous office space is built around a veritable museum of sculptures. Spread over a four-acre lot and superbly displayed amidst settings of serene lakes, …
One of the things I enjoy most about traveling is seeking and admiring murals. Often, they are in the most unexpected of locations, a burst of color that catches the eye. They make you want to stop and stare, smack in the middle of a busy street! What inspired the artist to create the mural? …
The JJ family visited South Dakota in the summer of 2015, long before this blog came into existence. It was a time when travel was done freely. When road trips were a matter of fact. When we didn’t have to worry about coronavirus and masks and hand sanitizers. When we took travel for granted!
Of late, we are spending a lot of time in the backyard. The flowers are in full bloom, enticing us with their bright colors and interesting shapes. The spring weather is fresh and invigorating. The crisp morning air soothes the mind, as we sip a cup of coffee. The blue sky, the golden sun, the …
Ooty, also called the “Queen of the Hillstations”, enthralls visitors with its variety of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. Whether on the slopes of the hotel we stayed at, or on the vast expanse of the botanical or rose garden, or elsewhere, there was a riot of colors everywhere! Here are some photos of the …
Springtime brings with it a renewed sense of vitality and joy! A time to break free of the gloom of winter, to watch with expectant eyes the rebirth of the world around us. A stirring to life of one’s heart and soul! That moment of Ahh! when one can shed heavy winter coats and shoes …