Category: mixed media
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Reading and Following
Recently I’ve been enjoying reading and following a few people on Substack.com. Austin Kleon: writer who likes to draw. Author of “Steal Like an Artist” and “Keep Going”, which I have. Oldster Magazine by Sari Botton: Always diving deep into age and where we’re at in the journey of life. Seeing Things: Liza Donnelly, a New…
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Holding a Vision
We’re in the midst of our bathroom being updated. Things have been moved around. We moved our toothbrushes and floss to the living room. Some inconveniences have been had. Use of the space has been limited a times. It’s taking longer than we’d expected. Finding another wall behind the wall. Yet despite those…
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Look
The people of the United States of America are facing tumultuous times. I suppose every generation has faced challenges. I do what I can. And make space to center myself. I do my art. I zoom in on a image. The shapes, lines and colors direct me. Look The smallest thing could bring a smile.…
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Humming Bird
“A Hummingbirdso smallyet so magicala gift”A Hummingbird:3-3.5 inches longcan fly up, down, back and forth and hover in placehave iridescent feathersare territorial Ultimate Guide to Spirit Animals:The Hummingbird generally symbolizes joy and playfulness, as well asadaptability. Additional symbolic meanings are: Lightness of being, enjoyment of lifeBeing more presentIndependenceBringing playfulness and joy in your lifeLifting up…
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Cool Breezes
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In the cool of the late afternoon I sit outside. Cool breezes sweep through the yard.Chimney Swifts fly above catching bugs in flight.I adore the female humming bird that has made our backyard her territory.Last month I had a bad fall. I am recovering.I bought some new brushes and scratch board.Time to experiment. Best,Lisa G.…
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Gems
After a long hot day, the evenings are relaxing and cool.I sit outside.A light breeze blows through the trees.I tilt back my head against the back of the chair.Chimney swifts fly high above the trees, zig zagging like acrobats as they chase afterflying insects.A humming bird comes by to sip the sugar water I put…
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Coming Forth
It’s amazing to note and see the transformations that happen in nature.Just last week I noticed some green leaves of Daffodils pushing up through the soil.I was happy to see them.Then just today I noticed some stems with buds had come up.Slowly but surely, The flowers make their way up to the surface and eventuallybloom.It’s…
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Note Joy
“Note Joy” In dark times we can find ourselves wondering and feeling anxious.Yet we can note things that make us feel joyful, even in a small way, to help us move forward. My daughter and I like to go bird watching.We have a feeder in our yard and so we can watch and note the…
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Day by Day
“Day by Day” The non-profit I work Full time for has not yet opened back up.I work with disabled adults and they are high risk. So planning and evaluating havebeen going on in upper management.I attend the weekly staff meetings on Mondays and check email for news andinformation.I’ve had moments, as i’m sure a lot…
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At Home
“At Home” During this unprecedented time, we must stay close to home to be safe.What does this look like to you? For me, it’s been a time to:Spend time with my immediate family. My Hubby and my 2 daughters. Talking, hiking, baking together.Taking walks out in nature. I do my exercise routine, which includes a walk…
