4.7.09

Conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

1.7.09

bodensee abc: apples, books, cobblestone



lindau







in Lindau for 45 minutes,
took many photos. these- the
first- are among my favorites





















bodensee


like magic
taking this

with happiness



early bird gets the worm






Well, while I'd like to explain why a three-day trip to Virginia turned into a weekandahalf, it's something for later. Maybe. In the meantime, being up at this Virginia hour (safely back and cozy in California), I'll just post a few snaps from the Zurich airport. It was quite satisfying; a good place to spend a few extra minutes.


all photos: victoria thorne

29.6.09

the week that was


like our fortune cookie
said, back in 1988:

where your treasure is,
there will your heart be also