Category Archives: Scenery

Our Days by the Shore… part 2

I seems like this summer is going by waaay too fast.  Next week the summer solstice will be here which officially marks the beginning of summer, but that is only the turning point.  Prior to that the days get increasingly longer, and after, the days become increasingly shorter.  It’s almost if the long goodbye of...

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TheresaJune 22, 2011 - 3:10 am

Just catching up! Your vacation looks wonderful! And congrats on the article!!

Our Days by the Shore… part 1

It’s going to take me a couple of days to get through this… it was such a wonderful trip… you don’t mind do you? Where were we?  On the southern coast of the Big Island is an oasis tucked away in a field of lava.  It’s enchanting really, a long drive over crumbled lava ended...

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Candy from Candied FabricsJune 15, 2011 - 8:47 am

Oh this sounds glorious! Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos!

Our Little Trip to a Big Island

When I travel, I’m often left with a color impression of the places I go.  If I were to categorize the Big Island (of Hawaii) by color, I’d say it was a trip of crimson reds, dark greens, sapphire blues, steel grays and rich jet black… and perhaps a daisy yellow here and there. Each...

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Krista - PoppyprintJanuary 4, 2011 - 3:02 pm

Thank you for sharing your gorgeous photos. I love the lone palm tree on the black sand beach. As a geologist, seeing molten lava is on my list of 100 things to do before I die, so one day a trip to the big island will happen!

The Maiden Voyage

The other day I took Adam up the mountain to fly his glider.  It was amazingly beautiful to watch… so graceful and smooth.  He has been working hard on a power-point presentation and will speak about his plane in front of an audience tomorrow.  If only they can see it in action… for now, thankfully...

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The Start of Something New…

Starting something new is always exciting.  The learning curve of starting this website was not always easy, and I think I’m missing a few hairs today.  At least the foundation has been laid and I can get on with the business of sharing bits of my world with you. This picture was taken a couple...

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Candy from Candied FabricsApril 9, 2010 - 10:28 am

Robin! I realize now that it’s been an awfully long time since I’ve read your blog – and here I’ve found this beautiful new format! I just read all your posts back to front and just wanted to say how much I LOVE your new format! Yay! Welcome to wordpress, there’s so much to learn, and luckily all sorts of helpful folks out there! I’ve resubscribed so I won’t miss any of your fabulous work! Hooray!

MaggieMarch 5, 2010 - 3:26 am

love the new look. congratulations on the website. I picked up the latest Art Quilting Studio. Enjoyed the articles by Susan Shie and Rayna Gillman as well as yours.

darenMarch 4, 2010 - 4:17 am

hi Robin
this looks great!- wow about the pix and the banner and background are calming too- just like your visit to the overlook.
it makes me warm after coming in from a walk in 20 degrees in Michigan.
good luck. daren