Biologenie

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

2011-02-05T21:39:00.000-08:00

We made these delicious oatmeal raisin cookies tonight.

Killer Icicles

2011-02-04T15:29:00.000-08:00

It can be scary to look up.

More Snowflakes

2011-02-03T15:15:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple more photographs of snowflakes taken Tuesday.

Snowflakes

2011-02-02T15:05:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, I spent 2.5 hours trying to capture the ephemeral beauty of snowflakes. As a child, I wished I could hold and observe snowflakes forever. As an adult, I was inspired by the incredibly beautiful photographs taken by Wilson A. Bentley (aka "Snowflake" Bentley). Here's one of my best photographs taken during yesterday's snowstorm.

Sharp Calculator

2011-02-01T12:09:00.000-08:00

I love my Sharp EL-545 calculator. I've had it for years. It's so well-made, trustworthy, and photogenic. I wish more gadgets and electronics ran on solar cells.

Icicles

2011-01-31T21:59:00.000-08:00

Orchid Blooming, Part 4

2011-01-30T21:57:00.000-08:00

Pines

2011-01-29T14:51:00.000-08:00

Fruit Bowl

2011-01-29T12:54:00.000-08:00

Public Gardens

2011-01-28T20:44:00.000-08:00

Snow Smile

2011-01-28T19:38:00.000-08:00

Anthropologie Birthday Gift

2011-01-27T19:47:00.000-08:00

I got a great gift in my mailbox yesterday. Yay!

Orchid Blooming, Part 3

2011-01-27T10:31:00.000-08:00

The Summer Book

2011-01-27T10:03:00.000-08:00

I finished The Summer Book by Tove Jansson on this snowy winter morning. It's a beautiful book.

Footprints in the Snow

2011-01-27T09:24:00.000-08:00

Snowy footprints and a snow day for me.

Orchid Blooming, Part 2

2011-01-26T17:42:00.001-08:00

Orchid Blooming, Part 1

2011-01-25T21:38:00.000-08:00

New Dress

2011-01-25T17:35:00.000-08:00

An cozy dress from my parents from L.L. Bean.

Cupcake

2011-01-24T20:31:00.000-08:00

My cute red velvet cupcake.

Icy Sidewalks

2011-01-23T17:29:00.000-08:00

It's hard to walk around Cambridge with sidewalks like this.

Crab Cakes and Salad

2011-01-23T00:18:00.000-08:00

Our dinner last night was crab cakes and salad. Yum.

Snowflake

2011-01-22T01:54:00.000-08:00

Snowflakes

2011-01-21T19:08:00.000-08:00

There was a big snowfall today, and I went out and took a few photographs of the beautiful snowflakes. I love trying to capture the beauty of snowflakes like Snowflake Bentley.

Matryoshka Doll Magnet

2011-01-20T19:03:00.000-08:00

Seeing my matryoshka doll magnet on my fridge always makes me smile.

Orchid

2011-01-19T17:15:00.000-08:00

I'm pleased that this orchid is blooming. I rescued it from abandonment next to my apartment dumpster a few months ago. It's happy now.

Snow

2011-01-18T19:32:00.000-08:00

The snow came down in snowballs today.

Icicles

2011-01-17T19:30:00.000-08:00

Basil

2011-01-16T19:18:00.000-08:00

My pot of basil looked so pretty before the holidays (below). It doesn't look as healthy anymore. I wish a magic water fairy could take care of my plants while I travel.

Typewriter

2011-01-15T19:04:00.000-08:00

I miss using old typewriters like my family's lovely, old Smith-Corona. I miss the clack of the keys, the movement of the page. Computers are so easily outdated, temporal, and poorly made; they require replacement far too often. Typewriters were made to last.

Carousel

2011-01-14T09:49:00.000-08:00

Pair of Elephants

2011-01-13T09:48:00.000-08:00

Ibis

2011-01-12T09:47:00.000-08:00

Sea Lion

2011-01-11T00:00:00.000-08:00

Sea lion at the El Paso Zoo

The Adoration of the Shepherds

2011-01-10T21:44:00.000-08:00

The Adoration of the Shepherds by Tintoretto at the El Paso Museum of Art

Grasses

2011-01-09T00:25:00.000-08:00

Bucky Ball Cube

2011-01-08T00:25:00.000-08:00

It's a challenge to make a cube out of Bucky Balls. Too bad my picture is blurry.

Christmas Tree

2011-01-07T00:23:00.000-08:00

Epiphany

2011-01-06T12:22:00.000-08:00

Flowers at the El Paso Zoo

2011-01-05T23:55:00.000-08:00

The El Paso Zoo has lots of fun animals, and there are pretty flowers there too.

Plaza Theatre

2011-01-04T23:45:00.000-08:00

This photo was taken last week. It's the ceiling of the gorgeous Plaza Theatre in El Paso, TX.

Lucchese Boots

2011-01-03T09:37:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, we went to the Lucchese Boot Store in El Paso, TX (the Gateway location). My husband loves to visit the store whenever he's in town. The staff there are exceptionally friendly and helpful. This time, I bought my first pair of boots. I haven't been able to find their official name, but I've named them my "Yellow Rose of Texas Boots." I loved to play the song on the piano before I ever moved to Texas.

Yellow Mums

2011-01-02T09:19:00.000-08:00

Hot Chocolate

2011-01-01T19:21:00.000-08:00

Pine Tree

2010-10-29T20:36:00.000-07:00

Lion Statue

2010-10-28T21:35:00.000-07:00

Bare Trees

2010-10-27T19:31:00.000-07:00

Fall Days

2010-10-26T19:29:00.000-07:00

Clouds 2

2010-10-25T07:43:00.000-07:00

Clouds

2010-10-24T09:41:00.000-07:00

Yellow Rose

2010-10-23T23:36:00.000-07:00

Changing Leaves

2010-10-22T22:27:00.000-07:00

Pink Roses

2010-10-21T19:23:00.000-07:00

Purple Asters

2010-10-20T23:20:00.000-07:00

Fall Leaves

2010-10-19T10:13:00.000-07:00

Giveaway at Goldenmeans

2010-10-18T16:35:00.000-07:00

My favorite Anthropologie and fashion blogger, Goldenmeans, is celebrating two years of blogging with a wonderful giveaway. She posts colorful and beautiful outfits that always provide inspiration. Be sure to check out her contest and enter!

Chapel Roses

2010-10-18T16:25:00.000-07:00

Fall Foliage

2010-10-17T17:14:00.000-07:00

Roses

2010-10-16T19:42:00.000-07:00

Berries

2010-10-15T17:22:00.000-07:00

Geraniums

2010-10-14T20:57:00.000-07:00

Asters

2010-10-13T19:40:00.000-07:00

Fall Sunset

2010-10-12T22:12:00.000-07:00

Singer

2010-10-12T15:39:00.000-07:00

Blueberry Pie

2010-10-11T08:34:00.000-07:00

Morning

2010-10-11T08:33:00.000-07:00

Field

2010-10-10T09:31:00.000-07:00

Hydrangea

2010-10-09T19:06:00.000-07:00