Compost cross-section.

Ahhhh... Spring is finally here, and with it a fresh crop of compost! As I was taking apart my backyard pile yesterday in order to reach the "black gold" on the bottom, I was intrigued by this side view. I kind of like the way the (unbroken!) egg shell adds a sort of sculptural interest to the middle layer...

I don't know... maybe winter was just 'way too long this year, and I am finally losing it. :)

Surf's up!

Over the weekend, we weathered a Nor'easter--which for those of you who aren't familiar with coastal life--is a pretty dramatic storm. I'm happy to report that other than a flooded basement, and some altered weekend plans, I was not adversely affected. Those who were not so lucky had to deal with downed trees, wind damage, major flooding, washed out roads--and some people are still without power today.

I had the opportunity today to capture some of the storm's after-effects out at Odiorne Point, in Rye NH. While I was struggling to capture the scale of the enormous waves, this surfer stepped into my shot.

Thanks, dude. :)

Spring cleaning.

In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.

~Margaret Atwood

This year's first blooms. Things have been very busy these last two weeks. Here at home, I am in the throes of a good spring clean--indoors and out. There is nothing like a warm spring day and the inevitable opening of the windows to the breezes to put me in the mood for renewal. Today was just beautiful--a wonderful opportunity to rake the yard and mulch the (already blooming!) garden.