March 4, 2025
It was a beautiful day.  Amie and I went to the Smith College Bulb Show and soaked up the healing vibes.  Between the color and the smell, it was great, soothed our souls.   Usually when I go I take 400 or more photos.  I didn't today, only took 150.  I also shot with a 55 mm lens, which is very different for me.  I'm not sure how well I think I did, but I'll share some. 















A friend's daughter and granddaughter were at the bulb show, too.  They were having such a good time interacting with the show.  It brought a flood of memories of being in the Botanical Gardens with EJ.  They and I spent so much time roaming places that had nature, art and exploration in them.  We did research and discovered new things and we took pictures, they drew pictures, we wrote poems and talked to people.   I always thought they'd get a job at the Butterfly Museum because when they were 7 they could show anyone around and tell them about all of the butterflies and the birds and lizards.  We had such a good time. 





If I were just posting on FB I'm not sure if I would post more, but I also went to the canal today and saw 4 eagles, 2 adults and 2 1 year olds.  I had the wrong  lens on for them, but I wanted to share a couple.  I also wanted to take the night sky tonight.  I guess I should have a camera bag.  









 



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