Widow's Endorphins: Fireworks for a Happy New Year!

Widow's Endorphins: Fireworks for a Happy New Year!:   I spent the last hours of the old year, mesmerized by the indoor fireworks of glass sculptor, and genius Dale Chihuly.  I have se...

Fireworks for a Happy New Year!

 

I spent the last hours of the old year, mesmerized by the indoor fireworks of glass sculptor, and genius Dale Chihuly.  I have seen his work in magazines and on television, and was awestruck by the power and beauty of his creations.  That is saying a lot, having been disappointed seeing the Mona Lisa in the Louvre in Paris, and thought a recent Picasso exhibit was Pica-so-so.

The Tacoma, Washington born artist has travelled the world over, and yet, there's a strong Pacific Northwest presence in his work.  His creations have elements of the sea, forests, flowers, and are influenced by indigenous art.  I am looking forward to exploring his work, and these themes in the coming year.

It has been a tumultuous year.  Yet, personally, 2016 has been great!  I have had the love and kindness of family, friends, and strangers who have become friends.  I am grateful for having been able to share today's unforgettable experience at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) with two dear friends, and end the year on a high note.    

Wishing you all an extraordinary year of love, authentic happiness, laughter, great health, peace of mind, and abundance. May you all have a burst of energy and creativity rivalling the biggest fireworks show ever!  Happy New Year!

Photographs Copyright of:  Ruth Adams, Widow's Endorphins Photographic Images Incorporated.

Widow's Endorphins: Pantone Color of the Year 2017

Widow's Endorphins: Pantone Color of the Year 2017: Photographs Copyright of:  Ruth Adams, Widow's Endorphins Photographic Images Incorporated.

Pantone Color of the Year 2017

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Widow's Endorphins: Merry Christmas!

Widow's Endorphins: Merry Christmas!: Amaryllis blossoms and a silver tea set. Photograph Copyright of:  Ruth Adams, Widow's Endorphins Photographic Images Incor...

Merry Christmas!

Amaryllis blossoms and a silver tea set.

Photograph Copyright of:  Ruth Adams, Widow's Endorphins Photographic Images Incorporated.

Widow's Endorphins: Pine Cones and Icicles

Widow's Endorphins: Pine Cones and Icicles: Simple, natural pine cones are as much a part of Christmas decorations as brightly coloured glass ornaments.  They're adaptiv...

Pine Cones and Icicles

Simple, natural pine cones are as much a part of Christmas decorations as brightly coloured glass ornaments.  They're adaptive to any decor, whether rustic or sophisticated.  I've collected many over the years, and given them all away, only to collect them all over again.   

Pine cones will last for decades, decorating a mantle piece or doorway Christmas after Christmas. Icicles, on the other hand, need to be preserved in photographs.   

Icicles are formed by the warmth of the Winter sun, melting the snow from the branches of a tree. The cold air freezes the water droplets, to form long icicles.  

These icicles were actually formed in another way:  an ice storm the previous day, froze the rain on the branches, gradually forming icicles.  The sunshine the following day, made everything twinkle. Nature's tinsel.

Photographs Copyright of:  Ruth Adams, Widow's Endorphins Photographic Images Incorporated.