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A lot has changed since I last sat here. For one, the gate to the garden now says University of Richmond on it. Maybe the university is taking pride in this little garden? Secondly, I can identify a fair few … Continue reading →

Black as an infinite slab of obsidian is the phrase I used to describe my view from my reflection point. I feel that then I was describing the infinite possibilities with which the world before me could exist and yet … Continue reading →

This morning as I looked out onto the lake it did not look the same way it had just a few weeks ago. I am not sure if the lake seemed quiet because it was morning or if it was … Continue reading →

                It’s perfectly nice out, my perfect weather.  Just chilly enough to snuggle inside a warm jacket.  It’s been unseasonably warm this year, so sitting outside right now isn’t uncomfortable.  In my little … Continue reading →

The combination of smooth, still water and the perfect early evening light hitting the surface of the river made the James look like a mirror, reflecting the changing landscapes framing it. The long, hilly bike ride to the river from … Continue reading →

As I sat on Gazebo Island, I found myself focusing on the reflections painted on the surface. It’s hardly rare that the lake is a perfect reflection of the world above, after all, one’s Richmond experience is not complete if … Continue reading →

I chose the most beautiful day to sit by the lake and observe my surroundings. A light breeze skated over the lake water, slightly disturbing tree branches and surface water. A few trees had changed color and the forest was … Continue reading →

As I began walking to my reflection spot, I could not help but notice how much the change of the season had altered the atmosphere on Belle Isle.  The last time I was here, it was sunny and warm.  Sunbathers … Continue reading →

Choosing Pony Pasture as my reflection spot has special meaning because the significance of the location has greatly changed over time for me. When I first encountered the location, it was simply as a place to take recruits for the … Continue reading →

Full of hidden treasures: a phrase I would use to describe both the Potomac and James Rivers. Beautiful, a teacher, and full of opportunities are also words to describe these two important rivers. During Fall Break this past weekend, Earth … Continue reading →