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TODAY'S PHOTO -
a spatterdock flower in Wakodahatchee Wetlands.
This is spatterdock is the wetlands version of the
water lily with which most of us are undoubtedly
more familiar, at least if we visit gardens with
fountains and ponds. For those of you who live in
the Philadelphia/Delaware area, Longwood
Gardens is a must see, if you haven't been there.
According to their site they have over 40 different
indoor and outdoor gardens in their 1,050 acres
of gardens, woodlands, and meadows. Giant water
lilies, staghorn ferns and rainforest gardens are
among my treasured memories.
Insofar as today's photo, it's one that popped out
at me as I was organizing photo folders the other
day. I think it's the contrasts, curves, and glistening
that are attracting me. Sam sees a "monster."
What is shining in your life today? and what places
have you visited that stand out in your memory?
READER COMMENTS ON THE LAST ISSUE - Issue
108
I was quite moved by the number of responses
to what I shared along with last issue's photo of
my feet in Sam's lap. Thank you all!
"What an interesting picture!! I think it's
beautiful how much you two love each other! "
Andee Losben (niece)
"Thank you for sharing Sam with us. His interview
was great. You are both very blessed to have each
other. You two seem to have woven creativity into
the easy times and the more challenging times in
your marriage. How wonderful to have creativity
as such a shared value, along with humor and love.
You have reminded me how blessed I am to be loved
by a creative man." Rebecca Collins
"What a picture! What a way to start the morning!
It says to me 'Love has no words.' Thank you, Sheila
and Sam. :)" Roma
"Just wanted to tell you how much I loved Sam's
photos, as well as the photo of you and your feet
on Sam's lap. I also enjoyed hearing about the two
of you and your life together. I am struck by the
visual impact I get from Sam's
earlier Photos as well as the ones you take.
Each of you in your own way, are able to convey
so much emotion. Sam's pictures have an aura of
pathos, while yours, vividly invoke an intense feeling
of being alive. Thanks for sharing these with us."
Noelle Randall
"I LOVE THIS! The picture, yes - and your heartfelt
words. Excellent...." Julie Jordan Scott
"I really loved this picture. It was great
of you to share it. It feels very personal and because
of that it's very touching. Sheila is not *just*
the wonderful writer/photographer. Sam is not *just*
her husband with Parkinson's. This is a beautiful
picture of a man and wife. A quiet picture of a
couple's peace. What a wonderful reminder; one that
you and your family can re-visit over and over.
My dad is a photographer and when I was a kid I
felt over-photographed. I was his model for his
"experiments" and I had to hold still
often and not tear-up when the sun was in my eyes.
Spiritually I'm always "in the moment"
so I rarely feel the need to look back at photographs.
Your picture here changed my mind. I only hope the
photographs I take in the future will hold as much
feeling as yours do." Melanie Forbes
- Thank you for sharing yourself
also, Melanie. It does make a difference to know
that we may have helped transform something for
you.
"This is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Made my day..................
With an incredibly busy day with our mailout,
this was a wonderful conduit for grounding back
into the important things in life: companionship,
expression, and "making a table" out of
whatever you happen to have on hand..." Marney
Makridakis
"I reacted and formed my response before
I read that this photo is of you and Sam. That makes
it even sweeter, but my first thought was What fun!
Here's a couple so comfortable with each other that
they can be totally relaxed together. I loved the
mix of casualness and intimacy. May you and Sam
keep finding ways to cope with the challenges of
life in creative and pleasing ways." Mary
Gray
"I love this one, and you do have very pretty
feet!" Lisa.
"OK, this is my 2nd
favorite photo! (after the serene
water scene). I knew it was you and Sam. Loved
the intimacy, easy affection and quirkiness of this
photo. You have captured a loving whimsical moment.
Those little moments that no one knows happens between
a couple and that just flow out of who they are
and who they can be when they’re together.
WOW! This made me laugh, feel warm and fuzzy and
screamed unique! You are a treasure trove."
Adela Rubio
Again, thank you all for your sharing, your
acknowledgement, your good wishes and support. It
makes a huge difference for us.
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