“We need a renaissance of wonder.

 We need to renew, in our hearts and in our souls, the deathless dream,

the eternal poetry, the perennial sense that life is miracle and magic.”

~E. Merrill Root

February in Chicago—it never felt so good;

a baby evergreen amidst the towering oaks—if not a sign of spring, then at least hope for good things to come;

the lines and light of the angel that keeps watch over my home—a reminder to be more cognizant of the angels in our midst;

the drone of dump trucks and excavating equipment, a drum beat signaling the slow and steady metamorphosis taking place across the street;

the joy of creature comforts—a new bed for Max and Maggie;

Madge performing during the SuperBowl half-time show;

the New York Giants win Super Bowl XLVI—one of the best games in years!  Congrats!

Happy Monday everyone!  Thanks for stopping by!