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“Our children should learn the general framework of their government, and then they should know where they come in contact with the government, where it touches their daily lives and where their influence is exerted on the government. It must not be a distant thing, someone else’s business, but they must see how every cog in the wheel of a democracy is important and bears its share of responsibility for the smooth… Read More
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“Religion. The inefficacy of this restraint on individuals is well known. The conduct of every popular assembly, acting on oath, the strongest of religious ties, shews that individuals join without remorse in acts against which their consciences would revolt, if proposed to them separately in their closets. When indeed religion is kindled into enthusiasm, its force like that of other passions is increased by the sympathy of a multitude. But enthusiasm is… Read More
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“The principle on which this country was founded and by which it has always been governed is that Americanism is a matter of the mind and heart; Americanism is not, and never was, a matter of race and ancestry. A good American is one who is loyal to this country and to our creed of liberty and democracy.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1943 From a fully white winter scen to a scene… Read More
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I love trees. I find them endlessly fascinating for reasons I find difficult to articulate. And recent books I have read about trees have only stoked my curiosity. Among trees I am particularly drawn to flowering trees. Native wild flowering trees specifically catch my eye. They often seem random. Walk through a wooded area often enough and at different times of year and suddenly you will see this burst of color where… Read More
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I love trees. They are amazing pars of nature. The science of trees is truly fascinating the more we learn about them. And I love trees as an artist and photographer. But, you might think, can someone really have a favorite tree? After all there are limitless trees to look at. Trees are almost literally everywhere. Especially where I live. But while trees may seem to be omnipresent they don’t exist forever…. Read More
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I love photographing trees because of all the variety of texture. Winter adds an extra element of texture. I have a love hate relationship with winter. I really don’t mind cold weather as long as it isn’t extreme bitter cold. Putting on some warm clothes and heading outside for an adventure or just some fresh air is a nice experience for me. Especially if I have something to point my camera at.
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It is really hard for me to put into words why I love trees. There is just something magical and mystical about trees. Trees can be almost anything you can imagine. Take on any form, shape, or size. No two trees are alike. A tree can be a 6 foot tall flowering cherry tree or it can be a two hundred foot tall sequoia. What even is a tree? Is it a… Read More
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We love to try to grow plants all around our home. The plant we have added to our yard which has grown most strongly has been this flowering cherry tree. I don’t even know how long this tree has been growing outside out house now. It has grown large and it has grown strong. This means every year if nothing else I have an opportunity to try my hand at creating new… Read More
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I am really fascinated by the Northern Catalpa tree. I am currently trying to grown one in my backyard, but our dog Colton keeps eating it. The large size and interesting shape of the blossoms on the tree are visually appealing. The mostly white flower blossoms are punctuated by yellow and red patterns leading into the center of the flower blossom. Another cool feature of the Northern Catalpa is its size. Many… Read More
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There are so many great places for photography near where I live. One of the coolest spots is the Cornell Botanic Gardens. What makes this location so special as that there is a different magical beauty to behold at different times of the year. The types of plants and flowers you see might be different on every visit. It all depends on what time of year you show up. I try to… Read More
