A quick gratitude stop this evening I decided that earbuds are no longer an option on my walks. For one thing, the last time I put them on I stopped to talk with my neighbor […]
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Fluidity
Before I dig into any New Lifestyle, New Me updates, I thought I’d share some thoughts I’ve had on this COVID-19 dilemma, social distancing, and how it’s helping me come up with some new ideas. […]
Hieroglyphs
What do you see?
Finding my Muse in Brussels
Sprouts that is.
Actually… I had no idea WHAT this plant was when I decided to use it in my Garden Art. This may be one of the last pieces in that series, too. For now anyway. I started working at two (very small) part time jobs, so when you add that to school, things are starting to get hectic.
Another Day in Paradise
If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.
One Eye Open
On a beautiful day, as I scout the land… I keep one eye open, my lens in my hand. I look down, I look up, and then what do I see? A beautiful creature… who is prospecting ME!
Blossoms of Light
Little blueberry blossoms, like tiny church bells… shining in their glory.
Food for Thought
The preparation of good food is merely another expression of art, one of the joys of civilized living.
Dione Lucas
Forbidden Fruit
A new edition to my series Garden Art. These are two little apples in our new tree.
Garden Party
I visited our backyard this morning to see how the garden is growing. I may get my Garden Art series going again. My son has gone “vegetable crazy,” so we have lots of fun and interesting (and edible!) plants out there. This is the broccoli aisle… and the bees just love this area!
A Rare Moment
Happy Sunday!
Yin and Yang
The poetry of earth is never dead. On the Grasshopper and Cricket by John Keats After the vibrant colors in last night’s image, I woke up feeling rested and ready to tackle a black & […]
A California Christmas
Well, here are my feet in my favorite winter boots, standing in a very small portion of our fairly large yard, which is covered in yellow and brown leaves from the ‘giant’ Ginkgo tree. When […]
Neighbors Part Two
It might be overkill, but I have been using the parrot shots to get in practice with more paint effects. I found some cool online tutorials, but they have no talking… just music. It’s fun […]
Stealing the Spotlight
You can’t put her in a cage and expect her song to be about you. – JM Storm This is the third time I’ve posted an image of our old, vacant birdhouse. The very first […]
A Good Start
Rise up and attack the day with enthusiasm! It’s already 11:45 a.m. here in California, so this quote is a wee bit tardy… but it’s a good one nonetheless. And I had an extended coffee […]
Simple Pleasures
Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance. – Coco Chanel
Queen of Hearts
I shot this image earlier and was prepared to post a blue leaf version, but I did another overlay and really liked the natural and subtle tones in this one. Maybe because I am very […]
A Healthy Brunch
I’m really liking the action around here today! This is the squirrel that chased the parrots away; munching on a loquat. I guess nature is dictating what I’ll be taking photographs of this season! I’ve added some […]
Spreading Wings
This morning I heard rustling and chirping in the garden and saw a little white bird hopping from flower to flower. I must have a thing for wings because as soon I saw the wing […]
The Empty Nest
“It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings. Ann Landers
The ‘Other’ Side
If the grass is greener on the other side, the water bill is probably higher. Sometimes the grass appears greener on the other side because it has been fertilized with bulls*%#. I liked the top […]
Air Dryer
We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry. E. B. White
