September 30, 2009

The Mother of Beauty

"Death is the mother of beauty. Only the perishable can be beautiful, which is why we are unmoved by artificial flowers."
-Wallace Stevens

Top September Photos

September was a good month for photography (with another trip to yellowstone, how could it not be?). The following are a few of my favorites:
This osprey dove into the river and snagged a fish while I was taking pictures of it (lucky, I know).

September 18, 2009

Idleness

I'm reading Cliff Young's autobiography right now and I found a quote that I thought was worth sharing.
"Too much idleness is a bad thing for anyone and it's all too common now for wives to have an affair with other men and their men with other women. Or, they turn to drink and drugs to overcome their boredom. Happiness thrives on work, respect and admiration for one another."