AmandaMuses

Month: August 2012

  • Isaac

    Stay safe, stay dry folks…

  • Change.

    Regardless of your politics, “change” has become a hot topic in America. Sharing this photo of mine is not meant to be a political statement, however… When I saw this forgotten phrase above an empty storefront, I couldn’t help but appreciate the contrast of reality and message. Then again the text reads simply “Change…” What…

  • Postcards from the spring

  • Rainy Day

    Found this little fella on a rainy stroll through French Quarter a few weeks ago… Today it’s stormy here in Charm City. How’s the weather where you are, dear readers?

  • This time last year

    This time last year, we had a glorious sunset… This year, the sunset is a little underwhelming but I’m glad to have captured last year’s. How’s the weather been in your neck of the woods, readers?

  • Scratching the surface

    A while ago, I was traveling in New Orleans and stopped for brunch. It was a hot sunny day and we ended up in one of the French Quarter‘s hidden courtyards with flowering trees and a jazz trio. After a leisurely meal in the shade, I noticed the scratched walls of the passageways on the…

  • Like a lampshade…

    She was a hoot. A smart lady who blazed a trail for women. Yesterday, Phyllis Diller died. I did not know her personally or follow her movements too closely, yet when the news of her passing was announced on the radio, I shouted “No!”. I remember her from when I was a kid– her dry…

  • Rundetaarn

    Sometimes when I’m visiting Copenhagen for the day, I like to go up to the top of the 17th century observatory called the RundetÃ¥rn. The walk up to the top of the tower is a cobblestone spiral ramp. In the 18th century, Peter the Great rode a horse up to the top while visiting. Toward…

  • A stroll around Copenhagen

    Among the ports of call on my seemingly endless travel itinerary this year has been Copenhagen. When spending time in Sweden, I often like to pop down for the day. Thanks to the Oresund Bridge, it couldn’t be easier. Day trips like this are such a treat and nice way to give my mind a…

  • Farm Textures

    Inevitably, while exploring the farm, I can’t help but notice all the subtle colors and textures. Here are just a few that caught my eye: