Fledgling
This magnolia tree is just a baby. But it's growing quickly in my parents' backyard!
April 29, 2006
Blindsided
Another shot of this amazing sunlight. It looks as warm as it feels.
Afternoon Delight
Here's a sliver of the afternoon/evening sunlight right at the end of April. I wait all year for sunlight like this.
April 28, 2006
And She Shall Have Music
This flower, I recently learned, is called a "Bleeding Heart." For the longest time I thought it was named something to do with bells. Anyway, I thought it looked beautiful against the brick.
The Body of Dancers
Here's the program from the Alvin Ailey production I caught at the Wang this week. 'Revelations' (the final act) always surprises me: the costumes and themes were different than I remember from the last time. The women dancers seem uncharacteristically strong (rather than delicate), and you could see the muscles in the men's backs from the second balcony! Hel-lo!
April 26, 2006
Forsythia Season
It's forsythia season and these are cropping up everywhere right now. I've learned that you can "force" these flowers to bloom indoors and out of season if you cut off a branch and place it in cool water for a few days, then warmer water in the sun.
Bicycle in the Sun
A well-decorated bicycle.
April 23, 2006
8-Minute Love Handles
These blueberry scones are my new Saturday morning obsession. They're quick to make and absolutely delicious.
Blueberry Scones
1/3 cup butter
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup frozen blueberries (add last)
4-6 tbsps half-and-half or milk
1 egg, beaten
Heat oven to 400 F. Cut butter into dry ingredients with fingers until in fine crumbs. Stir in 1 egg, half-and-half, and the blueberries until a dough is formed. Turn onto floured surface; roll out until dough forms an approximately 1/2-inch thick square. Cut into quarters with a knife, then cut each quarter in half diagonally so you have eight triangles. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and brush with the remaining egg. Bake 10-12 mins or until golden brown. Serve warm!
One Lone Reed
Still a little chilly here in Boston for late April. Stormy too, but as you can see from this dry wheat, we desperately needed the rain! This picture taken at low tide.
Spring Medley
I made up this yummy salad last night for a quick dinner: grilled chicken (cooked in pepper and paprika), mozzarella, tomatoes, spring onions, black beans, avocados, raw chopped onions, minced garlic, and a little olive oil, salt, and pepper to pull it all together. It tasted even better the next day. But watch out for onion breath!
April 21, 2006
Twenty-Five
Not a gut-wrenching thriller on network TV...or my age, unfortunately. This is actually the number plate from the building where I work.
Aged Rose
A dried rose from a bouquet my friend brought back from a wedding. It makes wonderful mantelpiece art. I'm in a rosey place this week...
April 20, 2006
Watering Can
Here's an oldie, but goodie. I played with the colors on this shot, but it's of a beautiful tin watering can filled with roses at a bridal shower.
April 19, 2006
Missing the Beach
Grass coming up through the pier.
Space for Rent
Every picture tells a story. This is the story of an empty cubicle.
April 17, 2006
S T A G
Here's an arty overlay of a few pictures I took of an invite I just made for my friend's bachelorette party.
'Chokes
We went to a great local farmstand for Easter flowers, but these artichokes were the most beautiful thing there!
April 15, 2006
Vapor or (News)paper?
I thought this shot was interesting because it shows steam coming out of an espresso cup...or is it an illusion?
A Little Liquid Relief
Slow day, so here is a shot of the Gatorade I've been drinking to stay hydrated through my spring cold!
April 10, 2006
Alleyway
I went all the way to Chicago, and all I got was this lousy dumpster.
That's Some Bean
Here's a big silver bean-shaped structure we encountered in Millenium Park, Chicago. You can see the city skyline in its reflection...I bumped my head on it trying to get a few shots!
April 07, 2006
My Favorite Sandwich
OK, I know this is now two posts in a row about food, but I made my favorite sandwich today and it just looked so good, I had to take a picture. Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil pesto (even better with fresh basil), and ground pepper. YUM!
April 06, 2006
I Don't Have a Square to Spare!
Jason's mom brought us these unbelieveable espresso brownies last weekend! They have a crispy espresso surface layer. I am hopelessly addicted.
Flowers for Someone
These tulips were left to crisp during my weeks away in San Diego. They really ended up quite beautiful!
April 04, 2006
Mount Soledad
At the top of Mount Soledad in La Jolla, watching a plane fly over the monument.
Holy Stripes!
The zebras at the San Digo Zoo. This was the one front view I got of these guys!