Family Reunion

Family Reunion

On the last night of the family reunion, the four girl 

cousins (by now sisters once again) danced by the fire, 

then linked arms on the dock.

The moon shone on them, and blessed them as they 

blessed each other.

May this moment last forever.

~ Hal

Kiss the Summer Hello

Kiss the Summer Hello

This rose has been climbing our trellis for a couple of months now. 

Today I got home from an early morning run and noticed the bees nearby.

The sunlight was bright and hot, but it was reflected into the shade 

and the glow was palpable.

No need to wait any longer - just kiss the summer hello.

~ Hal

Wonderland

Wonderland

At the other end of my daily commute to the city is an unremarkable 

six-story brick office building. Unremarkable, that is, except for a 

sometimes ragged looking native prairie landscape planted between 

the street and the front entrance.

A few days ago I was out front, waiting for my ride home and noticed 

this particular plant unfurling. I didn't have my camera with me, but I 

brought it into work the next day. It only took a few moments to fall 

into a completely different kind of world.

~ Hal