So sad!

There are few things in life more heartwarming than to be welcomed by a cat.  

Tay Hohoff

Lovelies, this is going to be a very sad weekend for me. Yesterday, after he'd been missing for some days, we found our beloved cat little Itzig had died. He was such a special little fellow, actually a real person and family member, always loving, playful, adventurous and tender. We cried buckets and miss him so much already.

He welcomed us every time we got home and generally was like a good spirit in our house. I was grateful for having him, every single day and am glad that his life, although short, was a lovely one.

Am taking a break until monday and hope, that meanwhile all is fine in your world

Love and Light!

Photo: Robin Benito

Monday Love: Blue Lagoon in Austria

“Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way.”
 Dr. Seuss

Monday blues? Take a big gulp of fresh mountain air and have a swim in the cold blue waters - even imagining such things can make you feel fresh in a moment! Some pix from our recent trip to Austria, taken on the Traunsee, featuring Robin Benito and Julie Gaston.

Hope your week starts of happy ... and merry!

Photos: Martina Voigt-Schmid

One girl, three faces

"Trust that little voice in your head that says: 'Wouldn't it be interesting if ...' And then do it. " Duane Michals, "More Joy of Photography"  

I just love these pictures my son Robin has taken from his girlfriend, lovely model and actress Julie Gaston.  They are both such talented artists and inventive people and can create something from almost nothing. And they keep inspiring me. Is there something, you have always wanted to try. but didn't get around doing yet?

Photos: Robin Benito

Meet "Les Gastons"

Birds of a feather

Boooooo-hooooooooo! Saw the mist over the meadow this morning? Saw the golden leaves? Found the black feathers? Some beautiful photos to revel in the spirit of autumn and Halloween by my son  Robin Benito, capturing his girlfriend, model and newborn actress Julie Gaston and himself in Edgar Allen Poe style.

My sorrow, when she's here with me, thinks these dark days of autumn rain are beautiful as days can be; she loves the bare, the withered tree; she walks the sodden pasture lane.
Robert Frost  

Photos: Robin Benito