Water Lilies

“It took me time to understand my water lilies. I had planted them for the pleasure of it; I grew them without ever thinking of painting them.” - Monet

Il dolce far niete | The sweetness of doing nothing

“Summer is the annual permission slip to be lazy. To do nothing and have it count for something. To lie in the grass and count the stars. To sit on a branch and study the clouds.” - Regina Brett

Each year, right before school starts, I spend a day doing nothing but reading, watching movies, napping, and other equally idle pursuits. My loafing partner is always ready to join in, but this year she’s a little under the weather. She should feel better once the antibiotics do their thing, but in the meantime, we’ll savor today’s snuggles.

Petite Posters: Jules Chéret and Le Courrier français

“Look at that! It’s from the Turn of the Century. Isn’t it beautiful? It’s my favorite era. I love it so much. Everything was so perfect. I’m telling you that the Golden Age was the Belle Époque — it’s the greatest, most beautiful era Paris has ever know.” - Adriana (Marion Cotillard), Midnight in Paris

Chéret posters at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Week 33 - Inspiration: Tell a Lie

“Gravity is sinking you down; inspiration is pulling you up.” - Mandy Ingber

It is said that the "Camera Never Lies". Prove it wrong: “Sinking House” in Montmartre #dogwoodweek33 #2019dogwood52 #dogwood52 #lying

Week 32 - Composition: Frame within the Frame

“Frame your world with your words.” - Caroline Leaf

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Hail Mary

Happy Feast Day to all of my Marian namesakes!

This beautiful Grotto of the Blessed Virgin, behind Saint Joan of Arc Chapel on the Marquette University campus, was dedicated earlier this year to honor Our Lady of Lourdes. The sacred space reminds us that our Blessed Mother always hears our prayers.