1.31.2012

country | garden snow

The Stone Mill
The Waterfall
Bronx River Path

just a few more photos from the one snowy weekend we've had so far this year taken at the new york botanical garden. to get to the bronx river waterfall, we could have either hiked through the snow-covered woods or walked along the snow-covered pavement. to be on the safe side, we took the pavement, which reminds me of adele. chasing pavements was the obvious choice, but then i heard this version of set fire to the rain recorded live at the royal albert hall and it is incredible. the strings. chills.

xo, cindy

1.27.2012

town | snowy central park

Bridge
Sledding
Benches
Cross Country Skier

when i look back on photos of snow, the atmosphere seems so lovely. a sublime blend of tranquility and fun. but, at the time they're being taken, i'm encouraging scott to hang in there as we seem to be walking for miles while thinking 'just get this over with'. the problem with that is snow is so damn photogenic, especially in b&w, so we miss it when it's gone.

this weekend we hope to see gallery shows featuring photos by vivian maier, flickr friend trish mayo, and check-up on what charlie & his home health aide, shakira, have been up to. enjoy your weekend!

xo, cindy

1.24.2012

life | good news

Winter
Thin Ice

thank you so much for your caring & encouraging comments and emails regarding charlie! they made us feel so good, especially scott who now has a heightened sense of awareness of the importance of taking care of ourselves, too.

scott took charlie to the geriatric psychiatrist on thursday who gave him a test and he did really well. he answered 24 out of 26 questions correctly (not sure we could) and the doctor said many people in their 80s develop symptoms of dementia. the doctor prescribed two medications for charlie, and so far, he is a different person! it's like night & day talking with him, and thank god (and i do mean god) for the giants winning the game because he loves football.

so, onward on upward as we go. there was a small snowstorm this weekend and fortunately charlie lives near central park so we got to trapse around in it. today, it's in the 50s and the snow is all but forgotten.

xo, cindy

ps just as i figured out how to add the white frames to my photos really easily in lightroom, i decided not to use them at all. oy!