Happy July!

old glory, 2012

I love the Americana of the 4th of July. The BBQ (the verb and the noun), the grilling, the sparklers, the fireflies (we're in NC), the day at the pool, the patriotic songs, and it always makes me take a second and think about America. I know schmaltzy, but true. Everything has felt so tumultuous in our country lately. The politics, the economy, the weather (we hit 106F this weekend)the rest of the world too. I think it's important to think about what we love and appreciate and if you feel strongly enough, maybe write a letter. One that doesn't fuss and fume over what's wrong but express what we feel is or could be or SHOULD be right in a positive way. 


Have a beautiful 4th of July and teach your kids the words to a couple of patriotic songs. I realized last year that they don't learn them in school anymore... that's a whole different session.


For those of you who NEED more patriotism in  your world... visit the FLAG SITE!!! Yep, the flag site. Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask about OLD GLORY!

http://www.usa-flag-site.org/songs.shtml

Passionate Pointe

2012

Harris YMCA School of Dance

Spring Recital

"Save a Place for Me"

The latest inspiration came from right in my own backyard.

Yard Inspirations No. 1

White Oak Leaf Hydrangea Series

St Francis Surrounded by Hydrangeas

 

Sir Ken Robinson visited my daughters school yesterday. I've been a big fan for a very long time but thought I'd share what started my groupie worship. He creates such a compelling argument for what's wrong with our education system and does it so logically and eloquently it needs to be heard.
Thank you Sir Ken for taking the time out of his busy day to squeeze in a visit to our school. It made a huge impression on many minds, both young and not so young.

 Sir Ken Robinson and some of the Future Montessori Mafia at Park Road Montessori to visit his tree that was dedicated in his honor on Peace Day in April 2012.

Sir Ken Robinson's Tree

No. 3 Depth of Field

A Day at the Derby (Party)...

I love working with depth of field. B was so excited to get to play Mom horseshoes as she calls it. This was a great composition to define a really wonderful day. Dirty fingernails and all!

AND I won the derby pool!!!

No 3 entry for the Photo Challenge from 
http://www.inspiredbyfamilymag.com and http://www.thehollierogue.com/
wish me luck!

Photo Challenge #9 Rule of Thirds

Photo Challenge No. 9 Rule of Thirds

Our summers are spent as we like it...as all summers should be.


No 9 entry for the Photo Challenge from 
http://www.inspiredbyfamilymag.com and http://www.thehollierogue.com/
wish me luck!

Salvidor Dali interview (first half) with Mike Wallace

click here for the second half

I stumbled across this very early in the morning and was fascinated. I can't figure out if Dali is a genius or a narcissistic crack pot? The paintings are genius but was he?