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Category Archives: Thoughts
Random Thoughts
The dawn is just about to break. Morgan is sleeping-curled up with Byron. The image would make a perfect card. I have been up for hours importing images from the past into a modern form- scanning them into my computer … Continue reading
At a Crossroads
My love for Hales Cottage is like a passionate love affair: one week I want to say “enough is enough, I can’t take this anymore- I must let you go.” Then other weeks I think I can’t bear to break … Continue reading
Posted in historical media, Kingston, old photographs, spirit, Thoughts
Tagged choices, Hales Cottage, rant
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The Owl: Our Relationship with Nature
I have a picture of an owl that my best friend painted for me. It stands sentinel over my work area at home. For me it is a symbol of wisdom, patience and a love of knowledge. I have always … Continue reading
Exploring the past- what happened on this date…many years ago?
Posted in Art, history and literature, Thoughts
Tagged art, family history, history, stamps, war tax, World War One
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The Importance of Placement
I had an epiphany this weekend. It was something I might have read from Malcolm Gladwell- the importance of placement. Let me explain. My little girl is an only child. She likes to dress up, draw, paint, and watch movies. … Continue reading