the impulse is strongimpossible to ignoreGlorious Journey “The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” ~Samuel Johnson~ As far as travel goes, I’m pretty new on the scene. Even so, there is no mistaking that its magical grip has […]

Beneath the surfacein the depths of this seasonmy soul still blossoms I am in love with the stark elegance of those dried leaves. I’ve had a significant amount of time off work. And during this stretch I have finally come to appreciate what was nearly impossible for me a week ago. Throughout my days I […]

hidden from the naked eyebeauty lies deep insidepay attention Okay, so it’s not a ‘traditional’ haiku, but I didn’t want to try and conform it into something it wasn’t.Those were my initial thoughts, and I like it just the way it is!! I’m not very agreeable right now, am I? haha.Good thing tomorrow is F-R-I-D-A-Y!It’s […]

haiku friday & one single impression It just so happensdon’t know how I could forgetI don’t mind the rain I know that you’ve only been shown those itty bitty snippets of the trip, but I can’t be sorry, because I’m getting stuff done.I’m finally gaining momentum now, which I’m absolutely thrilled about! I’ve checked so […]

haiku friday & one single impression There’s no way to pause,memories fade over time,cherish these moments Wayfaring WandererMy name is Jessica and I’m a wedding, engagement and lifestyle photographer based in Boone, NC. I’m known for capturing the spirit of the folks I photograph–the expressions, gestures, and details that are outward expressions of our innermost […]

Haiku Friday & One Single Impression Golden Mosaics Express Restoration Bittersweet Harvest We learn and grow and are transformed not so muchby what we do but why and how we do it. ~Sharon Salzberg~ I was so happy to hear your ‘Motivational Moments’ commented in the last post,and even the lack there of offered wonderful […]

Haiku Friday Your thoughts are like seedsbe mindful of what you plantwho knows what will sprout Initially, this photo was dressed up with text like most of the other haiku’s.I decided against using it because I just like the original image.It’s so simple on its own, and I didn’t want to complicate it by adding […]

haiku friday Ineffable joyremaining clear in my mindtreasured memories Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love,the things you are, the thingsyou never want to lose.~The Wonder Years~ I have done my best to turn around my mood since last week.Right now, I’m itching to get out and about this weekend;it can’t […]

haiku friday I go up and downEmotions running wildI can’t stop crying To give vent now and then to his feelings, whether of pleasure or discontent,is a great ease to a man’s heart.~Francesco Guicciardini~ I hesitated in posting this week’s haiku because of it’s woeful words.Yesterday, when I made it, that’s how I felt. I […]

haiku friday lingering in waysthat penetrate deep insidewhere is my sunshine I like to think of thoughts as living blossoms borne by the human tree. ~James Douglas~ The rain has stayed for days, finally, I woke up with sun shining through my bedroom window.I wasn’t sure that I could take another day of this dreadful […]