Boston Recap.

Rarely do I post a multiplicity of pictures on my blog. No excuse, I just haven't made it a practice. :) If you thrive on photos, my friend, this truly is for you! Here are a few of my favorite photos from our summer venture to the New England States. Hope you enjoy my attempts at photography, as well as an envious glimpse at the gorgeous landscapes of the East Coast. 

Marine Museum- Washington, DC

Sunset at Plymouth Harbor, MA

Bear Skin Neck, MA, exploring
fishing villages of the Coast

Quaint scenery

Flowers of New England are fantastic!

Adorable places, begging to be captured.

Trinity Church, Boston, architectural 'giant'
in the US.

Hyanis Bay, Massachusetts 

One of the most fascinating harbors I have

seen in quite some time...

rather captivating.

Not to be forgotten is the stunning beauty of Cape Cod!

Absolutely magnificent. 

Ice houses on the bay in Glouchester.

Boston Public Library: the US's
first public library.

Beauties of Cape Cod.

Privileged to visit the grave of one of my
favorite authors:
Louisa M. Alcott

Seaside fishing at Glouchester.

Seaside scenery of rugged Bear Skin Neck, MA.
Looks very Irish. :)

It was so neat to see a Cranberry Bog!
The tiny, miniscule red berries will be harvested
September/October. 

Quaint beauty of Hyanis Bay, Yarmouth. Such unique scenery.

Stunning, dark and alluring scenery of Cape Cod.

Beautiful scenery, fascinating history, and delicious food. :)

I'm quite convinced that New England (second only to

overseas) is home to the US's 

absolute best seafood!

Hands down. 

Thus concludes my very brief photo synopsis of my Boston/New England trip. If your appetite has been whetted for more scrumptious views of the East Coast, a few (hundred...) more pictures may be found at my Facebook page. (Elizabeth Davis.) :)


until next time. . .

Remembering Freedom

As the end of this Independence day draws to a close, a few things klink around in my head. =)

This is where America's War for Independence began: The Lexington Battle Green in Boston, MA. Countless soldiers, church laymen, politicians, and famous Founding Fathers gave their lives at this street corner. It is represented by a white statue in the middle of a field...but when is the last time it came to mind? 

This is the sunset overlooking Plymouth Harbor, where this New World was embellished. Half of the travelers that came on the Mayflower died within the first year of being at Plymouth. These pilgrims came to America for religious freedom. They are represented by the Plymouth rock...but how do we remember? or do we?

Today, collective Americans all over the US and even World, stopped. Mail delivery, work, business appointments, and even life for some, ceased to exist for one day. But for what reason? July 4th is more than a Holiday for fireworks, food, and entertainment, though it certainly may and does include those things. I propose that this Birthday of Independence is a day for thankfulness: for Freedom. Freedoms of every variety, of which we take advantage the rest of the 364 days in the year. Religious practice/worship, educational opportunity, government (though less than perfect it may well be), work/job market, financial stability, just to name a few. The list could go on. 

Tomorrow is July 5th. Try remembering, and being thankful for the freedoms you enjoy, even though the celebratory fun of July 4th is over. Who knows: you might find yourself being a more positive, thankful person. =)

*Happy 4th of July!!*