Today marks another milestone in the blog...I have officially taken photos in all of the New England states after arriving in Maine today. The photos above are from the harbor area in Portland after I had dinner with some friends. The drive here was just awesome. The fall leaves are in full peak here and also in the Berkshires so while it was a long drive, it was just breath-taking the entire way here.
While I was at the store, I saw these bags/baskets that reminded me of the Kenya bags that were "hot" back in the 80's. These were beautifully handmade and much more expensive than the Kenya bags of my youth.
I love the lemon and lime colors in this picture coupled with the white birch. Damn - I love the fall season!
It is hard to believe that I have been doing this daily photo a day for 9 months. September had been difficult to keep up the task but I have succeeded despite my crazy fall travel schedule. It has been a labor of love.
During an outdoor fair today, the skies were grey and overcast for most of the day. When it began to clear and warm up, this spire at Simmons College caught my eye.
Hermione Granger is behind that tree. Can you see her? No? Well that is because I am CERTAIN she is wearing Harry Potter's invisibility cloak. I was at Brown today and was hoping to have an Emma Watson sighting since she is now a student at this RI campus but if she was there, she did not come to the study abroad fair. Either way, it was a beautiful day on campus and this is of my favorite campuses in my favorite state! Next time, Emma, let's have tea and talk about your desire to study abroad in Greece or South Africa.
The rain has returned after a lack of precipitation for most of September. I hope this water will help to make the fall foliage more brilliant this season.
Mona has not made an appearance in the blog for a while so here she is for today's photo with her favorite toy Booda Cow!
Another night hanging with the study abroad colleagues from all over the country ended in pool. Beware of the sharks!
I am at a meeting for work Thursday - Saturday at a conference center just outside of Philly. As I was sitting on a couch waiting for some colleagues, these lights captured my eye (and my camera lens).
I am in the "Happy Valley" this week doing school visits and noticed the Eric Carle Museum was here. I took a few moments between meetings to go check it out. I didn't get a chance to go inside the museum as it was $9 to get in and I didn't have that much free time so I figured I would wait for another visit when I had more time. If you are looking for something fun to do with the kids head to Amherst, MA and visit. It looks pretty cool... http://www.carlemuseum.org/Home
Today marks another milestone in the blog...I have officially taken photos in all of the New England states after arriving in Maine today. The photos above are from the harbor area in Portland after I had dinner with some friends. The drive here was just awesome. The fall leaves are in full peak here and also in the Berkshires so while it was a long drive, it was just breath-taking the entire way here. 
After a VERY long week on the road and being sick, I finally had a day free to spend with Bill. We went to the Farmers Market, went to see a fellow photo enthusiasts show at a local coffee shop and then we went wandering about the area near our house. The trees are still not in full peak but we found some great photos around the Jamesville Reservoir, Fiddlers Green Park and the side of the road (while trying not to get hit by passing cars). It was a wonderful afternoon with my wonderful husband!
While I was at the store, I saw these bags/baskets that reminded me of the Kenya bags that were "hot" back in the 80's. These were beautifully handmade and much more expensive than the Kenya bags of my youth.
I love the lemon and lime colors in this picture coupled with the white birch. Damn - I love the fall season!
It is hard to believe that I have been doing this daily photo a day for 9 months. September had been difficult to keep up the task but I have succeeded despite my crazy fall travel schedule. It has been a labor of love.
During an outdoor fair today, the skies were grey and overcast for most of the day. When it began to clear and warm up, this spire at Simmons College caught my eye.
Hermione Granger is behind that tree. Can you see her? No? Well that is because I am CERTAIN she is wearing Harry Potter's invisibility cloak. I was at Brown today and was hoping to have an Emma Watson sighting since she is now a student at this RI campus but if she was there, she did not come to the study abroad fair. Either way, it was a beautiful day on campus and this is of my favorite campuses in my favorite state! Next time, Emma, let's have tea and talk about your desire to study abroad in Greece or South Africa.
As I was driving through Bennington, VT today there seems to have been a moose stampede. They have invaded the town and seem to have taken to getting tattoos and piercings! http://www.benningtonmoosefest.com/artist.html
The rain has returned after a lack of precipitation for most of September. I hope this water will help to make the fall foliage more brilliant this season.
Mona has not made an appearance in the blog for a while so here she is for today's photo with her favorite toy Booda Cow!
Another night hanging with the study abroad colleagues from all over the country ended in pool. Beware of the sharks!
I am at a meeting for work Thursday - Saturday at a conference center just outside of Philly. As I was sitting on a couch waiting for some colleagues, these lights captured my eye (and my camera lens).
My obsession with the falling leaves continue as I travel around New England for work. Here are a few examples from my drive along the Mohawk Trail through the Berkshires of MA. I also love the book, "The Fall of Freddie the Leaf" by Leo Buscaglia and this time of year always makes me think of it for multiple reasons. If you have never read it, you can check out the text of it here: http://achievebalance.com/spirit/theleaf.htm.
I am in the "Happy Valley" this week doing school visits and noticed the Eric Carle Museum was here. I took a few moments between meetings to go check it out. I didn't get a chance to go inside the museum as it was $9 to get in and I didn't have that much free time so I figured I would wait for another visit when I had more time. If you are looking for something fun to do with the kids head to Amherst, MA and visit. It looks pretty cool... http://www.carlemuseum.org/Home
