Somehow I frequently end up using odd items for bookmarks. Most fitting right now: Seven blades of grass for Annie Dillard's The Writing Life.

Flowers are beautiful because they want something.

The mug I'm drinking from today says, ''My Dad is the Best!'' Yep. I happen to agree.

Self-discipline has its moments of startling beauty.

I hope I never forget the stars.

A black act just crossed on the sidewalk in front of me. Big, beautiful and black. Well, at least my day's been wonderful so far.

It's time...

Tarkovsky's Polaroids

Loss

How can you not love this man?

You're Here (Grateful Tuesdays #27)

Thank you for:

Beautiful, true performances.

Beautiful, observant, *sightful* shooting.

Follow shots.

Editing.

Luxury in editing.

Sofia Coppola.

My trembling heart.

Evocative, wonderful... Brave.

We name each other.

Happy Father's Day!

Thank you, Dad, for always being there for me.

Just slept for 14 hours straight.

Which of my three beds should I sleep in tonight?

is comforted by the familiar.

God's changing me a lot. I feel I'm in a stage of life where things I assumed would always be a part of who I am may not be so.

Been working toward this day since January. This is it.

My dad shined my shoes without me knowing it! First shine on my favorite pair of shoes. Thank you, Dad!