The term has a lot of associations. From Guerlain's L'heure Bleue perfume created in 1912, to human disposition, as in "beating the wintertime blues", to a time of innocence, such as that used to describe Paris just prior to World War I, a definition … [Read more...] about L’heure Bleue “The Blue Hour”
Archives for November 2009
13 Reasons for a Road Trip: A Pictorial
The majority of my best photos have been taken on road trips - some within 50 miles of my house. Most were stumble-upons; moments I couldn't have planned, or ever forget. The sun is shining here for the first time in several weeks. … [Read more...] about 13 Reasons for a Road Trip: A Pictorial
A Spoon In My Persimmon
Before we talk about the persimmon seed as a harbinger of winter, I just want to know one thing: Who was the first person to open a persimmon seed? Okay, two things: WHY?! It's a good bet no one has those answers, so let's proceed. This "spoon" … [Read more...] about A Spoon In My Persimmon