Before the excitement of the first snowfall of the season, there is often rain. Perhaps not a lot of it, but just enough to muck up the lawn, dangerously puddle the streets and dampen spirits in search of something wondrous and new. Read: Quick write: Be inspired by winter’s stark landscape Writing is like that … Continue reading »
Every so often a scene will be depicted in a photograph that speaks solely to the senses. This beautiful photo by Rachel Kramer screams silence to me. The gentle curve of the creek, bending its way through the snowy wood and then under the bridge is so graceful in its quietness and whispering softly to … Continue reading »
You may not believe it, but many of us in Southern California are waiting for snow over the next few days. The temperatures have dropped, the rain has arrived and we are waiting with hope. It can happen, I know, because it snowed a few years back. Yes, palm trees dusted with the white stuff … Continue reading »