Patti leads this week asking us “to be a photo detective, hunting for geometry—-circles, rectangles, squares, triangles, arches, spirals–on the street, or in nature, or in unexpected places….” Without Geometry there would be no Pyramids, no bridges, no spiral staircases!

This truly is a timely subject for me as I just arrived back in Vancouver, WA from a sister visit with my older sister (Diana) to our younger sister (Lori) and her hubby (Scott) in St. Louis, MO. Here we are, three sister in the entryway of Lori and Scott’s 1905 historic mansion which they are restoring with wonderful taste and incredible personal energy. Just last year a tornado tore up their grounds and the neighborhood. Everyone who lives there is repairing damage to the structures and bringing in new landscape.

Geometry in architecture and daily life. Scott worked for weeks to prepare the surfaces and paint the portico ceiling.

True to form, our first venture out was to visit the Linnean House in the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Built in 1882, the Linnean House is an example of a late-period Victorian orangery.

We revisited the Climatron and discovered the Shoenberg Arid House, which showcases around 1,500 types of arid and desert plants. Below are some of the more dramatic geometric patterns I photographed.

In the foyer of the Missouri Botanical Gardens is this unique bench, inviting us onward.

A big thank you to Patti for this challenge which gave me a chance to show some of the joy I had just last week with my sisters in St. Louis.

On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness. 🐾