VT (for all of my design-obsessed peeps)

VT (for all of my design-obsessed peeps): VT 4.4.13 : imagecourtesyarchipile.tumblr Yikes!! Despite my repeated and oft stated preference for cooler temperatures, lately the need to remaine...

imagecourtesyarchipile.tumblr Yikes!! Despite my repeated and oft stated preference for cooler temperatures, lately the need to remained bundled under sweaters and woolen pull-overs has become somewhat tiresome.  Mother Nature dangled the illusion of an early spring and unthinkingly we all knelt before an ideal comprised of blossoms, blossoms, and more blossoms--which has yet to appear.  Sadly for visitors to our area, the famed cherry trees at the Tidal Basin have still not revealed their glory.  And, as of this morning, most tulips are still reticent; and many daffodils and snow-drops in my garden remain petulant.  Nevertheless, a warmer afternoon could change things for the better.   Have a wonderful Thursday!!

VT (for all of my design-obsessed peeps): VT 2.4.13 : imagecourtesyindigenousdialogues.tumblr Finally; we're all stepping out of the winter blues and into spring.  Hip, hip, hurray!!...

imagecourtesyindigenousdialogues.tumblr Finally; we're all stepping out of the winter blues and into spring.  Hip, hip, hurray!!

VT (for all of my design-obsessed peeps): EASTER MONDAY 2013 : imagecourtesydesiretoinspireblog While it may be easy for some to move on (to the next big thing), I'm still pondering the events...

imagecourtesydesiretoinspireblog While it may be easy for some to move on (to the next big thing), I'm still pondering the events of last week.  The proceedings in the Supreme Court were paramount to supporters of marriage equality, as well as to opponents who've compared any additional 'liberties' to same-sex households (now seeking federal recognition and thereby eligible for all the rights, privileges and benefits (approximately 1138) afforded heterosexual couples) as tantamount to the resurrection of Sodom and Gomorrah, or the end of civilization.  Justification based upon religious beliefs (for the continuance of DOMA) is hardly novel; the necessity to protect 'responsible procreation' offered by Charles Cooper seemed antiquated, and the argument from Paul Clement (supporting DOMA on behalf of Republicans in the House of Representatives) resting on an alleged federal need for uniformity in administering benefits fell just short of absurdity.  All tha...

VT (for all of my design-obsessed peeps): EASTER SUNDAY 2013 : imagesourceunknown WISHING EVERYONE A WONDERFUL EASTER!!