"Neglected Beauty" is a blog of little stories about the people, places and plants in our world that merit a second look or a change in perspective, for they offer much more than meets the eye.

I have met many special, talented people in my travels that are making a big difference-- they are visionaries and environmentalists who are using whatever resources they have available to them to create unique and interesting forms of art that command attention and deserve exposure.

The places I love the most are sometimes off the beaten track, hidden or rundown, they are each special in their own way and play an important role in our ever changing landscape.

The plants I highlight are often rare or overlooked or maybe just taken for granted, but always worthy of some attention. Some may be invasive or perhaps unattractive in appearance, but they each have a purpose in our world and therein lies their beauty.

These stories are mostly from the states of New Mexico & Maryland--both are home to me and both continue to inspire me to seek the neglected beauty wherever I go.