12-31-07-- Monday

"squirrels stash nuts in hollow trees and under fallen leaves... naturalists have seen squirrels dig through a foot of snow to find a cache of nuts. of course, the squirrels miss some nuts, and in this way they help plant the next forest..."

shadow tails -- 1994 by janice welsh

12-30-07-- Sunday
rain abstract- in celebration of a day of steady rain- whilst we are in a major drought!

"may you always have walls for the winds,
a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,
and all your heart might desire."

-- irish blessing

12-29-07-- Saturday
chapel hill tree/roof scape. mature trees line the streets and campus quads.

"it is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit."

-- robert louis stevenson

12-28-07-- Friday
my daughter knitting mittens for her sister!

12-27-07-- Thursday

"she lovede right fro the firste sighte."

-- geoffrey chaucer

12-26-07-- Wednesday
RAIN! wow! so wonderful- we are in a major drought and the rain today was a real gift!

"do you not see
that you and I
are as branches of one tree?
with your rejoicing
comes my laughter;
with your sadness
start my tears
love,
could life be otherwise
with you and me?"

-- tsu teh, 265-316 AD

12-25-07-- Tuesday
warm and cozy wishes for the holiday!

"may the spirit of Christmas bring you peace,
the gladness of Christmas give you hope,
the warmth of Christmas grant you love."

-- author unknown

12-24-07-- Monday
santa- in a rare moment of rest-
before tonight's travels!
happy holidays to all!

12-23-07-- Sunday
colonial williamsburg.
gallery up in a few days!

12-22-07-- Saturday
fifes and drums at evening program williamsburg, va
illumination of the capital- lit with fire torches

for a listen:
http://www.history.org/history/fife&drum/about.cfm