Tuesday, March 30, 2010

3rd 30 days


3rd 30 days, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

I'm up to 90 days now on my 365 photo project, and I haven't missed a day! I've had to get creative on cold, rainy, or dreary days, and I've further stretched my repertoire. It's still fun!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Earth Hour 2010


flames, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Saturday night was Earth Hour, when millions of people around the globe turned off their lights for an hour at 8:30 p.m. local time to draw attention to climate change, and what we can do to be less wasteful. I think it's wonderful, and I wish it would happen more than once a year. Of course, the point is to remind us that we should always be aware of our impact on the environment, and how much less energy we could be using.

It was nice to have an hour with no distractions: no TV, no computer, no gadgets humming and beeping. There's something primal and romantic about candlelight, and it was relaxing to sit in the soft light and write with a pen and paper instead of a keyboard and glowing monitor.

candle

Saturday, March 27, 2010

daffodils!


attention, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

I found a patch of daffodils blooming down at Stanley Park the other day, as the sun was setting. On this chilly March day, they are a welcome reminder that warmer days are coming.

standout

praise

allow

harmony

blink

chorus

Monday, March 22, 2010

more spring


pussy willows, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Sunday turned out to be a much nicer day than forecast, so I spent much of it outside, looking for more spring. It's not too hard to find!

just about ready

hyacinth sprout

maple blossoms

lilac leaf buds

long

love is blue

tangle

Sunday, March 21, 2010

signs of spring


burst, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

Yesterday was the Vernal Equinox, heralding spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It was a perfect day for it, too! All around, signs of life returning from winter's sleep are showing.

twirl

flowering

sprouts

sunny

snowdrops

triskele

Sunday, March 14, 2010

premiere


premiere, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

This is the first crocus I've found this year. It's at Grandmothers' Garden in Westfield. Spring will soon be here!

Thursday, March 04, 2010

emerging


emerging, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.


More signs of impending spring!

budding

new

springlike