Sunday, March 31, 2013

i'm the only one in the house who eats black jellybeans

 i had to be careful while knitting this little egg
not to get sticky stainy goo on it.
for those who observe this holiday, wishing you a beautiful day.

Saturday, March 30, 2013

this one's for virginia

here's the little orphaline i mentioned. see, it's the same color scheme as the yogurt lab.
i've been away from my computer for the past couple of days.
back now, but away again at the end of the week.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

where do you keep liquid sunshine?

 these drums are designed for bulk maple syrup storage

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

we humans are tireless makers of things,

incurable problem solvers,
ingenious creators.


Monday, March 25, 2013

portrait of a vermonter

there is a certain beauty in men who work with wood

Sunday, March 24, 2013

maple sugar as science

sugaring has traditionally been an art
but at sidelands sugarbush it has become a science.
this is the vacuum pump house at this high-tech sugaring operation in westminster, vermont
dan crocker, farmer/engineer, is passionate about his sugarmaking

Saturday, March 23, 2013

on western avenue

a leaning, late-season snow man.

Friday, March 22, 2013

the finished doll

remember the project i posted earlier this week?
here she is, all done.
i wonder if the sunlight falling on her that day when she was simply pieces 
has been knitted into her spirit.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

oh what a beautiful morning

i strode out into the snow studded morning and filled an entire memory card.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

perhaps spring suffered a wee setback

but this young girl took the opportunity during yesterday's snowstorm to make a new friend.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

we humans are such fools

to think winter might be losing its grip.
this morning the snow falls with cold determination
and spring has turned her back on us 
 resuming her long sleep.

Monday, March 18, 2013

Sunday, March 17, 2013

karrin allyson concert at the vermont jazz center

she never stopped moving...
of course everyone in the packed house swayed right along with her.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

like a troop of dancers

bare branches piroutte in the march dusk

Friday, March 15, 2013

sugarhouse at the sargent farm

maple steam boiling out of the roof vents.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

the evaporator is a hungry beast.

it eats wood continuously, its mouth glows red hot.
feed me, it demands.
this is the evaporator's pantry.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

sugaring season in vermont

sweet clouds of maple vapor,
you need only lick your lips to taste it.


Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Monday, March 11, 2013

somewhere in massachusetts

peter pan is a bus line,bob, like greyhound or trailways.
shadows were permitted in the bus, malyss, and they played actively through the entire ride.
no, tink was not driving, birdman.
it was late morning when i shot these, lowell.
slim, i don't think that was the train station...it certainly wasn't the bus station.
(after the very helpful comments from Kenneth Peterson it is confirmed that yesterday's shot is indeed a train station)

Sunday, March 10, 2013

worcester massachusetts

as seen from the window of a peter pan bus

Saturday, March 9, 2013

sun...it's been awhile since you blessed us with your shining countenance,

but today you've returned and we'll be out in droves to greet you with our faces uplifted 
and our spirits cheering.

Friday, March 8, 2013

the old girl has applied fresh powder to her nose

and slipped her fine lace shawl over her shoulders

Thursday, March 7, 2013

for my dear friend, marie la tortue...

meet svarog, my daughter's painted turtle.
svarog begs by tapping on the glass whenever my daughter opens her refrigerator.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Friday, March 1, 2013

theme day--cafe chairs

come sip a cup of custom-blended tea 
and savor a delicate pastry
at the twilight tea lounge and cafe.
the seating is a comfy-cozy hodgepodge of sofas, chairs, and stools.

happy march, everyone.
i'm on the road for a few days and may not be able to post.
take care.