Delaware Amuse on the River

 

What a lovely evening on the Delaware, shared with friends until the sun went down.

Wish I could show you the most fantastic entertainment we had of two eagles trying to steal a fish from an osprey. It was just so high up in the sky that it made more sense to watch and enjoy then try to focus and capture with the OM-D.  Although we were rooting for the osprey, the eagles made off with the treasure.

 

Delaware Chews at the Beer Authority in NYC

After the show last week we were looking for a place to eat.

Looking up hubby saw a third floor rooftop restaurant and this sign.

You know we had to go!

 

 

Pretty cool too.  It was a beautiful day and after being in the theatre it was nice

to dine outside.  Turned out to be a Mexican style place up there on the roof top

with a wide selections of beer.   At 40th and 8th, and not far from Port Authority, it was a convenient stop for us on our way back to the train station.

 Food was decent and they accommodated my request for a modification.  They had long tables so you might have to share, but it wasn't so crowded that we couldn't have a little space at the end. 

Reasonably priced...good place to know about.

Delaware Reviews: Magic Garden Philadelphia PA

Walked passed this place while doing a Philly Mural Walk a while back

and decided to come back and get inside.  WELL WORTH the $7 entry fee

to get into this Magic Garden.

Situated on South Street it was not far from restaurants and shops.

I must say it was a bit overwhelming, but when given some time

to look at detail it was just fascinating.  Before departing the area

we took a walk around the block to look at other murals and when we got to

the back of the building we noticed the real gallery garage door was wide open

We could not resist going back in for a last peak 

 and ran right into the owner and artist Isaiah Zagar.

 

 

Iphone Fun and Special Friends

For over a year now, I have been carrying my Olympus OM-D with me where ever I go.

Every now and then I pull out the Iphone for a quick, no adjusting settings, image.

It was a real surprise to answer my door and receive these flowers on my 25th anniversary.

Especially when I looked at my husband and smiled and he was shaking his head

as if saying, NOPE, not from me!

Some friends are just very thoughtful and special.

 

 

It was a Rosie Day

 

Still playing with CS3 using a palette knife

Im Not a Patient Person

 I am learning that patience pays off.

Back yard Hummer

 

 

 

 

Use Your Hands Well.

There are helping hands.

There are working hands.

There are holding hands.

There are hands across the nation. 

I don't think there are any hands better then loving hands. 

Do the best with the HANDS you are dealt. 

 

Here Fishy Fishy and Turtle Too

I am a little undecided about aquariums.  Although I find it fascinating to see the marine life, I also find it somewhat disturbing to see them held captive.  If I keep my mind set on the fact that it is a great way to learn about what lives in the water I can go and appreciate it.  The photo opportunities are a good reason to visit the  Virginia Aquarium & Marine Center too.

 

 

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel in Virginia, not to be confused with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland was an amazing site and surely an amazing thing to imagine, design and build.  My travels have showed me again and again that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

 

 

 

Butterfly Flirtation

It is such a peaceful activity to watch them flutter by......

Pearl S Buck International

Took the tour of the newly renovated  Pearl S Buck house yesterday.  What a fascinating display of  how a person can turn a hardship into a legacy.  Simply speaking, a daughter of missionaries was raised in China.  She matured, married, and gave birth to a special needs child who required residential placement outside of the home.  Results of the birth made it impossible for Pearl Buck to give birth again so she adopted children.  From the depths and realities of those life experiences came an award winning and best selling novel, The Good Earth, and an International Adoption Agency.

No photos allowed inside so here are a few from outside.



The Gardens

One of three beautiful archways leading to a  courtyard.

A place to sit and contemplate.

A Horse of Another Color

I am really getting a kick out of what can be done in post processing. 

The options seem only limited by your imagination. 

This Merry Equine is heading for the farm. 

Delaware Muse about a Magnificent Morning

It was cool and crisp.  The sky was clear and blue making it a magnificent morning to pull my   bicycle out of the garage.  What a lovely way to move through the cool morning.  Everyone was wearing looooooooooooooooooong shadows.

Delaware Views That Bring Me Joy

Most of the time the sun comes up

shedding its awesome bright white, light that glistens and sparkles

and bounces from the ripples made by the current as the river runs to the bay.

Then there are the times that the sky presents a colorful show

forcing me to leave  my comfy couch, put down my coffee and grab the camera.

 

 

 

A new dawn brings a day of play.

 

Love my River