Discovering Beauty in Everyday Life

I became uninvolved in advance today, As odd as that may seem. It seemed like the best I could do, you see To retain my self-esteem I’ve decided it wouldn’t work out, work out There is no point in checking it out, it out I shall murder those feelings I cannot endure, I’ll trample the seedlings before they mature! There are plenty of fish in the sea so they say Uninvolved, unwary, unwed and un-gay. So why do I feel such remorse and regret When nothing has happened as yet, as yet? Just Off the East Reservoir Path, Central Park

What a difference!  Where is  Old blue spruce? The tried and true Blue who made it through the winter?  It's camouflaged, lost behind the new-born  sprigs: hardy, untested, bursting with vigor, unaware. Hello tree, it's me! April 17 May 14

Approaching Manhattan's peir 11, the home of Water Taxis. Break down the barriers and escort us  home.  Fading into the  future.  Hmm.  Manhattan in April from the Eaast River Appearing Just  in Time to Provide a Port of Sanctuary (Lara Calloway, April 2011)

My spirit, tuned and waiting, recognized the ping, I had no choice you see,   The fuse lit automatically. My soul went out to play that day dizzy and dreaming, cherishing spring. Soloman's Seal:  Active Medicinal flower  

It has happened again!  I came home late tonight.  I walked up to my door and froze.  What was that in the corner of my eye?  Yes!  It's a amazing and resilient  New York City Columbine! 

Magic Tree Two is shimmering with so much May magic, we were almost unable to take a photograph! Look carefully where you step today, for now is the time to capture  a spark of magic  set free and playing in the wind Park Dwellers Unaware They are in the Presence of Magic

Suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.... African Kongo Power Figure, Metropolitan Museum of Art The various metals embedded in the figure's expansive torso attest to its central role as witness and enforcer of affairs critical to its community. They document vows sealed, treaties signed, and efforts to eradicate evil. Ultimately, this work inspired reflection on the consequences of transgressing established codes of social conduct. Power Figure:      (Nkisi N'Kondi: Mangaaka) Date:                   mid to late 19th century Geography:     Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chiloango River region Culture:     Kongo peoples; D.R.C or Republic of Congo Medium:    Wood, paint, metal, resin, ceramic Dimensions:     H. 46 7/16 in. (118 cm) Classification:    Wood-Sculpture *http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/50013887