Our Word View - Zen

What is Our Word View?  A collaboration between two friends who lost touch over the years but have reconnected online.  We share a love of the ocean, photography, quotes, animals and family.  Often times our photographic interpretations for the word of the week are very similar.

This week  the word zen was chosen for our photographic interpretation.  I hope you will go over to Our Word View and see what Liz shares this week. 

I never realized how much peace and love an animal could add to a family until Flicka came into our lives two years ago.  She is the most beautiful and loving creature.  Sitting for a short time with her next to me brings me such peace.  She is truly a blessing in our lives. 

For Flicka, zen is a ball and a roll in the grass!  The simple things. 

Peace!

Our Word View - Youth

What is Our Word View?  A collaboration between two friends who lost touch over the years but have reconnected online.  We share a love of the ocean, photography, quotes, animals and family.  Often times our photographic interpretations for the word of the week are very similar.

This week  the word youth was chosen for our photographic interpretation.  I hope you will go over to Our Word View and see what Liz shares this week. 

The summer time brings with it many birthdays for my family, including the birthdays of my two children.  It is hard to believe that my children will be 15 and 13 this year.  They are young adults, no longer small children.  I have known this for some time.  When I look back at my old photos I do miss those simpler days.  

Peace!

Our Word View - Xenophile

What is Our Word View?  A collaboration between two friends who lost touch over the years but have reconnected online.  We share a love of the ocean, photography, quotes, animals and family.  Often times our photographic interpretations for the word of the week are very similar.

This week  the word xenophile was chosen for our photographic interpretation.  I hope you will go over to Our Word View and see what Liz shares this week. 

So when I began to think about the definition for xenophile: an individual who is attracted to foreign peoples, manners and cultures, I immediately thought of my daughter!  She is intrigued by travel.  Give her a camera and a ticket and I believe she would go just about anywhere!  She is brave, spirited and lovely.  I hope that she will have many opportunities in her lifetime to travel abroad.  

Peace!

Our Word View - Weathered

What is Our Word View?  A collaboration between two friends who lost touch over the years but have reconnected online.  We share a love of the ocean, photography, quotes, animals and family.  Often times our photographic interpretations for the word of the week are very similar.

This week  the word weathered was chosen for our photographic interpretation.  I hope you will go over to Our Word View and see what Liz shares this week. 

One of my most favorite gifts from my students has always been hand painted tera cotta pots planted with colorful annuals.  As I use these pots year after year in my garden or on my deck they weather beautifully.  Paint fades and peals as the pot chips and shows it's age.  My metal containers become pitted and rusted.  The texture of it all is so pleasing to my eye.  Weathered is a good thing. 

      

Peace!

Our Word View - Venue

What is Our Word View?  A collaboration between two friends who lost touch over the years but have reconnected online.  We share a love of the ocean, photography, quotes, animals and family.  Often times our photographic interpretations for the word of the week are very similar.

This week  the word venue was chosen for our photographic interpretation.  I hope you will go over to Our Word View and see what Liz shares this week. 

I immediately thought of my trip to Washington D.C. when I saw the prompt that Liz chose for this week.  I have been thinking about DC a lot lately.  My son just returned from a whirlwind class trip to DC.  He and his classmates were able to see so much of the city.  Much more that what n and I saw during our trip.  I would love to return to DC and explore the history again.  

In thinking of the word venue my mind wandered to a long trek we took through the back roads of DC.  We were in the search of a very special site and we certainly were not disappointed when we finally approached our destination. 

The Washington National Cathedral is a sight to behold!  It is absolutely magical.  At first glance through the wall it looks like an enchanted castle.  Perhaps the home of a fairy princess.  

Then you see the magnificence of the structure and it takes your breath away!

Within the rock wall is a courtyard with a reflecting pool and fountain.  The perfect place to cool off before entering into the holy space. 

The grandeur of the interior of the cathedral simply could not be captured in a photograph.  Can you imagine choosing the National Cathedral as the venue for a wedding or funeral.  I'm not sure the average citizen could even make such a request, but it would be amazing.

You can learn more about the National Cathedral by visiting their web site.  

Peace!