This fall is the best fall. Today is the best day. I went on a meandering walk through my neighborhood this afternoon and discovered the loveliest views. It's 65 and sunny. Neighbors are raking leaves, listening to music, and taking walks. The roads are quiet and the squirrels are out in crowds stocking up for … Continue reading a beautiful day in the neighborhood
landscape
skyline drive with mary
Mary and I have been friends for nearly 10 years. We met our junior year of high school, attended college together, and were roommates for a year and a half. She came up to visit last month, so naturally we went to Skyline Drive. It's one of the most impressive parts of this state and … Continue reading skyline drive with mary
around Grounds
Daniel had to stop by the library to pick up a few books for a research paper last weekend, so I parked nearby and took a self-guided tour around UVa. UVa's campus is nearly always referred to as "The Grounds." It's a funny, sort of pretentious little quirk. I like to say it in my … Continue reading around Grounds
what can be found
Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found in the neighborhood. -Christopher Columbus It's remarkable that every time I take my camera out for a walk around the neighborhood, it manages to surprise me. New growth, new decay, new shadows. I go out thinking it's a lost cause … Continue reading what can be found
take a walk
Last Sunday, I took a walk right before golden hour hoping that I'd spot the mystical white deer that roams our neighborhood. I didn't then - though we spotted it grazing in our yard last night at around 9:40! - but I did spot a patch of wildflowers pouring out from a neighbor's yard into … Continue reading take a walk
madison county, va
We took a trip out to Madison to meet up with my friend, Taylor, before heading to a local peach festival. She lives with her mom, three dogs, a couple cats, and some feisty goats on a few acres surrounded by mountains and lush Virginia countryside. I'm so glad I got to see it before she … Continue reading madison county, va
snow day
Every morning I open the bedroom curtain just a bit to let more light in to do my makeup. This morning, I looked out and exclaimed, Oh my gosh!, waking up Daniel on accident. A blanket of snow covered every horizontal surface, including my car. They predict another snowfall this evening. Tomorrow may be my … Continue reading snow day
by a different route
or, Why Walks are the Best After taking Daniel to school on Monday afternoon, I looked about me on the drive home and realized suddenly that it was a beautiful day. We had about a week and a half of weird, dreary weather; it messed with my mood - everything felt stagnant. But Monday was … Continue reading by a different route
Leah Wise 