in the garden

this time of year - when the garden and island landscape is devoid of color, i so appreciate the camellia as it starts to bloom. like a welcome friend's visit, when you're needing it the most.  I will cut a single stem and place it by my bedside to enjoy.

ansel adams at the bainbridge historical museum

ansel adams - portrait of manzanar

i have been meaning to pop into the bainbridge historical museum for the last year, and finally did so today. a very moving video along with a photo essay and portraits by photographer ansel adams is currently on exhibit.  In 1942 Franklin D. Roosevelt's executive order 9066 ordered  Japanese American citizens to be escorted by armed military personnel and sent to the manzanar relocation center during world war ll.