Today's note features the cool blue hues of water. If you're like me, you know that magic feeling that rushes over you from simply slowing down and gazing at breaking waves. Or sunlight glistening on water. How is it these scenes instinctively bring on a feeling of calm and restoration? Did you ever notice how almost every spa has a signature water feature? READ MORE
Tomorrow's solstice brings the summer in earnest. Woo hoo! To celebrate, we're heading to Nantucket and I'll be taking next Monday off from writing the Love Notes. Last week, I wrapped up my binge watch of HBO's light docudrama/comedy series "Julia", based on my beloved hero Julia Child. Her program, "The French Chef", basically invented food TV - to say nothing about breaking the gender barrier and the stereotype for leading ladies of the day.Read more
I've been holding onto this idea for a love note for awhile, sort of like holding an ace of spades in your hand. Penny Ashford is a nature photographer, specializing in the light and movement of water, and she captures its nuanced beauty like nobody's business. Above is a detail from her "Splash Series". Can't you almost feel the sea spray hitting your brow?
