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Being good for something
“Do not be too moral. You might cheat yourself out of much life. Aim high above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.” ~Henry David Thoreau Maples at Meininger Park / Cindy La Ferle
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Fall boots
“My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.” ~Henry Rollins Cindy La Ferle Among the many delightful things that make me happy in the fall are great boots — lots of great boots. For me, boots aren’t just essential footwear; they’re works of art. If you’ve been following my posts for a while, you know that I love to photograph boots as much as I love to wear them. Cindy La Ferle I’ve been collecting all sorts of boots for years — hiking boots, gardening boots, riding boots, suburban cowgirl boots, snow boots, walking-the-dog boots, and more. Aside from the fact that they provide warmth and protection from the elements, boots…
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Looking for the light
“I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge. That myth is more potent than history. That dreams are more powerful than facts. That hope always triumphs over experience. That laughter is the only cure for grief. Above all, I believe that love is stronger than death.” ~Robert Fulghum This is for you, Jean / Cindy La Ferle
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Embracing our contradictions
“I won’t apologize for my contradictions. A photograph doesn’t apologize for the blacks and the whites, the hundreds of grays. In the end, they make the picture.” ~ M.H. Clark, Today, Tomorrow & Every Day Vintage cameras / Cindy La Ferle
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Support and friendship
“Each day brings us new opportunities — to be there for others or bring a little light into someone’s day. Be grateful and live each day to the fullest.” ~Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart An autumn bouquet from Kathy & Jim / Cindy La Ferle
