Nor'Easter Friday

Sailboats and Seersucker

A Quiet Simple

"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler."

- Albert Einstein

Photos:  thesteward and stylist Emily Henderson

Happy Weekend

"He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds; my other ears that hear above the winds. He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea. He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being; by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him. (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.) When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile. When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags. Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful. He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion. With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace. He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant. His head on my knee can heal my human hurts. His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things. He has promised to wait for me... whenever... wherever - in case I need him. And I expect I will - as I always have. He is just my dog." - Gene Hill


Photo here.  Quote here.

Elizabeth Cecil

Elizabeth Cecil has graced the pages of Edible Vineyard magazine, since its inception, with her sumptuously, simplistic photos.  The works above, from her interior collection, have my favorite hue of comforting, warm blue.  The quote is of Daniel Pink - motivator, author and speaker - a thought for the right-brained.

Cecil's work is on view at the new pep art gallery, which recently opened on 5/30.  Vineyard Haven, 5-Corners @ 7 Beach Street.

Photos:  Elizabeth Cecil, Quote: via BLS

On Having a Good Day...

"I've come to the conclusion that enthusiasm is perhaps the greatest asset anyone can have. It is the key ingredient to success. You can have a wealth of skills, but if your heart is not in it, your work will reflect it. If you have enthusiasm, you will find the energy to acquire the necessary skills and draw to you all the people and support you need to succeed. enthusiasm beats power, money and influence." 

~Joan Lunden

via Everything Fabulous

Grandmother - Patriarch of Easter

"Grandma always made you feel she had been waiting to see just you, all day, and now the day was complete."   --Marcy DeMaree

"Grandma's don't just say "that's nice" -- they reel back and roll their eyes, and throw up their hands and smile.  You get your money's worth out of grandmas".   --Author Unknown

"Grandmothers are just "antique" little girls."  --Author Unknown

"If nothing is going well, call your grandmother."  --Italian Proverb

...enjoy the beautiful weekend, gorgeous weather, and time to reflect with your family.  --L.

Photos: Hugh Stewart, Quotes/Quote Garden.