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The Human Need for Silence

January 18, 2018 by thirdeyemom

“Silence is a true friend who never betrays”. – Confucius I am not one to have much silence in my life. As a busy mom and an extrovert, I love the noise. However, when I run out of steam (which I often do after a busy day of running around non-stop), my body literally craves silence. Sadly, it is hard to find any silence in such a busy life. So what do I do to recharge my batteries and find […]

Categories: Minnesota, Photography, WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE • Tags: Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Photography, thirdeyemom, Travel

The Fading Light

November 2, 2015 by thirdeyemom

I caught a glimpse of the fading light The last bit of color from a fall’s delight The pale blue horizon and lackluster sky As the last lonely leaves fall before my eyes. What will I miss most of autumn’s retreat? Will it be the sound of crackling leaves beneath my feet? Or the whimsical tapestry of yellow, orange and red That will be left behind when the leaves are all dead. Will it be the sound […]

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A Fall Day

October 20, 2015 by thirdeyemom

There is beauty in the air As the fading sun smiles upon my face For it is a fall day And the world is a magical place The leaves flutter and fall Gently down from the sky While the birds sing their last songs Before saying goodbye Is it the deep hues of orange and red That soften my heart Or the brilliant blue sky That surrenders me to start Dreaming of all that the future holds As each special […]

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Beautiful Blooms

March 25, 2014 by thirdeyemom

I saw these lovely flowers yesterday at the Macy’s Secret Garden show here in Minneapolis. It was much need color and inspiration after a long, never-ending winter.

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Fading Fall

October 9, 2013 by thirdeyemom

Categories: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Photography, United States • Tags: colors, fall, leaves, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nature, seasons, thirdeyemom, Travel

Fate

September 14, 2013 by thirdeyemom

“Sometimes our fate resembles a fruit tree in winter. Who would think that those branches would turn green again and blossom? But we hope it; we know it.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Categories: Photography • Tags: flowers, lake harriet rose garden, Minneapolis, Photography

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Sunset over Lake Harriet

June 20, 2013 by thirdeyemom

“Nothing ever becomes real till it is experienced” – John Keats

Categories: Minnesota, Photography, United States • Tags: Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Photography, Summer, thirdeyemom, Travel

White beauty

March 28, 2013 by thirdeyemom

This is just one of many gorgeous flowers I had the joy of seeing and photographing at the Macy’s Annual Flower Show. To see the full post on thirdeyemom, click here.

Categories: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Photography, United States • Tags: flowers, inspiration, Macy's Flower Show, Minneapolis, Nature, Photography, thirdeyemom

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Wet snow

December 13, 2012 by thirdeyemom

I took this picture Saturday after our big snowstorm that welcomed winter in Minnesota. The snow is here to stay for the time being. Another storm is coming this weekend!

Categories: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Photography, United States • Tags: Culture, Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nature, Photography, thirdeyemom, Travel, Winter

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The Human Need for Silence

The Fading Light

A Fall Day

Beautiful Blooms

Fading Fall

Fate

Sunset over Lake Harriet

White beauty

Wet snow