We are constantly plugged in, on call 24/7, a home oasis is increasingly important. Adding a water feature can turn a plain outdoor living space into a calming getaway spot. Studies have shown that “blue space” or urban water features have positive impacts on health… but is your fountain, pond, bubbler or water feature right for the space?
Archives for July 2014
The World is Burning
I’ve found it painful to read the news these past few years. Disasters, scandals, the hatred seeping from the headlines was more than I thought I could bear.
‘On The Right Side’
In June of 2000, I woke to find myself partially paralyzed on the left side of my body. It was as if someone had drawn a line down the center of my body and one side worked while the other didn’t. That started a round of hospital and doctors’ visits and tests.
Ireland – Between Heaven and Earth
I am interested in examining man’s relationship between the ephemeral & the eternal as well as the cyclical patterns of growth and decline that binds all material things. Careful observation reveals the beauty within each moment of a world in continuous change.
UNL Students Form Bonds with Achuar Children
“Welcome to Ecuador,” I announced to 11 people as they walked through the door of the customs area in the Quito airport. For several years, I have been asked if I would ever lead a trip abroad. This idea has held limited appeal; I like the freedom to move.
The Faithful Dog
We have always called the dog our “faithful” companion. But what is it that we think they have faith in? Not surprisingly, our dogs should have faith in us, their owners. But we don’t get that trust and faith for free. We should live up to it and earn it.
Tarmac Meditations #147: A Song Without Words
This stuff is gorgeous to the ear, or at least to mine. Some may think it sentimental and they might be right.
Trinity
I will miss her dearly, this little puppy that came into our lives so many years ago. To me she will always be that little puppy full of curiosity and joy! The sadness engulfs us now as we mourn her death, but we are remembering all of those wonderful things about her and being thankful that she came into our lives.
The Magdalen Islands: Funky Etang-du-Nord
A five hour ferry ride from Souris, Prince Edward Island, the Magdalens are an accessible “exotic” paradise that appears on few English speakers’ radar…but should!
Beyond Aesthetic and Moral Preoccupation
My work is almost autobiographical, I try to reproduce an atmosphere, a mood, impressions, feelings, past experiences under different horizons … or perchance to dream … These images come also from my childhood or recent experience that my eye has filtered through my subconscious.
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