Blue in Bloom

July 16, 2019October 1, 2019 ~ oneletterup ~ 18 Comments

blue bush flowers

I couldn’t resist taking advantage of the early evening light…as it settled over these blue Hydrangeas. To try out my new camera…with its macro lens.

Fortunately the muggy summer air held the delicate petals still…as I experimented with different settings.

I have much to learn, but for the first few attempts…

What do you think?

blue bush 2

Mug of Blue

July 13, 2019October 1, 2019 ~ oneletterup ~ 24 Comments

Inspired by: Becky’s Blue July Squares

I drink coffee every morning. Always out of the same mug – which is the perfect size for me. Large.

My daughter recently updated my go-to mug as a birthday gift. Purchased from a local pottery in the Washington DC Monroe Street Arts Walk area; my grandson in tow. So, technically, they both chose it for me.

A unique – work of art mug – handmade by Kuzeh Pottery…which is owned by women.*

I like that!

And I love my new mug…a beautiful shade of blue…holding just the right amount of coffee.

blue mug

*I am hopeful that I live long enough to see women owned businesses so plentiful that mentioning this fact is redundant.

Blue song…

July 9, 2019October 1, 2019 ~ oneletterup ~ 4 Comments

Inspired by: Becky’s Blue July Squares

The year was 1971.
Joni Mitchell released Blue – one of my favorite albums…ever.

A few years later I was able to see her perform in concert on a cold winter night. Up in the balcony at The Music Hall in Boston. It was a magical evening spent with this amazing singer/songwriter.

My well worn vinyl copy still survives…

BLUE
by Joni Mitchell

JONI BLUE

Blue View

July 8, 2019October 1, 2019 ~ oneletterup ~ 7 Comments

Inspired by a challenge I recently discovered: Becky’s July Squares.

The theme for July is ‘blue‘, and I suggest we stay connected on our square adventures by either;

Sharing a photographic square which is a ‘Bolt from the Blue’ – something unexpected or surprising
Or one that explores ‘Into the wide blue yonder‘ – sky, sea or maybe a location that is appealingly unknown and mysterious
Alternatively keep it simple with ‘Blue‘ – whether that’s azure, cobalt, sapphire, cerulean, navy, ultramarine, indigo, or turquoise

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blue square lake