All photos and videos -- Copyright 2016 Laura Shmania
3-20-07-- tuesday first day of spring! beautiful bambino in a backpack bunting "there is nothing like a newborn baby to renew your spirit - and to buttress your resolve to make the world a better place." -- virginia kelley
4-21-07-- saturday "to exist in the fleet joy of becoming, to be a channel for life as it flashes by in its gaiety and courage, cool water glittering in the sunlight." -- dag hammarskjold
5-9-07-- wednesday downpour! "I wish you sunshine on your path and storms to season your journey. I wish you peace in the world in which you live... more I cannot wish you, except perhaps love, to make all the rest worthwhile." -- robert a. ward