Each day grows longer, I know. And watching from the inside of the greenhouse, I can dream of buds that will be budding within six weeks or so, of bright sunshine, of the taxes finished, of the days opening up and lengthening. Five o'clock won't mean darkness anymore, but just twilight, and time for a walk before the waning light.
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February 2013
02/24/2013
Winter's journey
Each day grows longer, I know. And watching from the inside of the greenhouse, I can dream of buds that will be budding within six weeks or so, of bright sunshine, of the taxes finished, of the days opening up and lengthening. Five o'clock won't mean darkness anymore, but just twilight, and time for a walk before the waning light.
02/21/2013
Inside and outside
It was wickedly cold the other day when my friend, Barb, and I drove out to the Chicago Botanic Garden. We went to see the Woodcut exhbit by Bryan Gill Nash, something you should really take advantage of if you live in the area. Nash makes beautiful, intricate prints from old tree trunks that he finds. The greenhouse was just across the hall from the exhibit and the view of the outside from inside was pretty neat. Also, the smell in the greenhouse was literally like a breathe of spring.
02/17/2013
02/14/2013
Valentine's and the greenhouse awaits
February 14th and a walk reveals an almost empty greenhouse save for some plastic flowers and an old blue teakettle (which I wish I could appropriate). Maybe they're waiting for it to get a little bit warmer before they start any shoots. It looks like a working greenhouse--there's a thermometer hidden away near the wall. The days fluctuate between gray, gray, gray and then sunny. I delight in the sunny days. Hope you're sharing today with a special someone.
02/10/2013
What is it about snow?
Last Friday afforded me the chance to take some snow photos. I was near Evanston and found myself close to the Chicago River. It was early afternoon, but the sky was steel-gray. I walked a little into the woods near the river because it was the only path that was cleared. The snow gave the place such a magical quality. Complete quiet and serenity, despite the fact that the river is surrounded by restaurants and retail stores just down the street. A moment of peace in the day--something I love nature for. Taking photos for a little while just lifted me up, despite the gray day.
02/08/2013
Stopping by woods
I took a field trip today, visiting near the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. The snow had that perfect, fresh, perfection. It's a little hard to see, but way in the background and down below, is the river.
