Monthly Archives: June 2020

I like to photograph the quality of light that floods the garden during the month of June. I follow June light as it moves over my garden; playful caresses that illuminate flowers and plants. I click the camera’s release button … Continue reading →

The Peony: Unforgettable Ephemeral Beauty Peonies visit the garden each June. They blossom for a short while, filling the garden with a quiet beauty that although understated, lasts in memory well beyond the short weeks they live. As I write … Continue reading →

There are gardeners who see their gardens as works of art, paintings by nature that keep changing with each season, each day even, depending on the weather, light, and disposition of each plant and flower. Although I like to photograph my … Continue reading →

View of the Panteão Nacional cupola During my visit to Lisbon, I stayed in Bairro da Graça, on Largo de Santa Marinha, with a view of São Vicente de Fora from outside the door of the small apartment I rented. Hearing … Continue reading →

Although walking is the best way to really experience Lisbon, on my last visit I took trams as much as I could, just for the pleasure of it.

Can you spot me among the treasures of this shop? Feira da Ladra, Lisbon’s famous flea market, open on Tuesdays and Saturdays in Campo de Santa Clara, is always worth exploring. You never know what treasures you will find there, … Continue reading →