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A Year Of Creativity #135: Bloom Where You're Planted

Spring was late in arriving this year - it felt as if the winter of 2012-2013 was the never ending season. The morning after a day 'up north' which produced 30+ mph winds, sleet, rain and numerous snow squalls, I took a walk down the driveway. I was so intent on getting out to the road that I walked right by the patch of white hidden in the raspberry brush. I retraced my steps to find a patch of sanguinaria canadensis, otherwise known as Blood Root hidden among the brown of last years oak and elm leaves. 

It was a struggle to get though the tangle of raspberry brush and while the light wasn't at its best, I was happy to bring home an image of what feels like the first true sign of spring. Sometimes capturing the moment is more important than the perfect conditions. 

"Bloom Where You're Planted: Blood Root." Digital Image. May 13, 2013.

Copyright (c) Cindy Bergeron Scherwinski 2013

Almost Wordless Wednesday: Rocky Mountain High

The excitement of my niece and her Air Force husband getting ready to begin their new life's adventure, brings to mind when Al and I spent six months in Colorado Springs while Al finished out his tour of duty at Fort Carson.

1972 - John Denver's breakout hit Rocky Mountain High was on everyone's stereo. We saved $20 a month by having our windows face away from the mountains - our parking lot view of Cheyenne Mountain was always breathtaking and a good reason to get outside.

A lifetime ago but it's where we had a chance to find a place to start.

"Rocky Mountain High." Digital Image. December 1972. Original photograph privately held

by Cindy Bergeron Scherwinski (c) 2013

Wedding Wednesday: Ralph and Mathilda Johnson Polar Celebrate Silver

Ralph Howard Polar and Mathlida Johnson. Married February 15, 1926 in Chicago, Cook, IL, photographed celebrating the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary.

"Ralph and Mathilda Johnson Polar Celebrate Silver." Digital Image. February 15, 1951.

Original photograph privately held by Cindy Bergeron Scherwinski (c) 2013.

A Year of Creativity #125: Birds of a Feather

"Birds of a Feather." Digital Image. April 21, 2013. Original photograph privately

held by Cindy Bergeron Scherwinski (c) 2013.

Wordless Wednesday: Cousins

"Cousins." Digital image. Circa June 1997. Original photograph privately held by

Cindy Bergeron Scherwinski (c) 2013.

Happy Birthday Alissa

No matter how many candles are on your birthday cake or where you celebrate - today will always be special because it is your birthday. 

Thank you for allowing me to share your life. Happy Birthday my beautiful woman niece.

"Happy Birthday Alissa." Digital Images. Undated. Original photographs privately held by

Cindy Bergeron Schewinski (c) 2013