Thursday, April 30, 2009
Flowering Shroom
This one's for my darling Sister! As soon as I saw it growing in my garden, I thought of Clytie--the mushroom Queen!
Isn't the patterning of on this flowering Mushroom beautiful?! If you look closely, I think you might see a face, or a heart, or...What do you see?
You can check out Clytie's wonderful photography and experience her unique sense of humor at http://clytie-randomhearts.blogspot.com/ and http://clytie-randomstuff.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Cloud Circle
I have been fascinated by clouds since I was a small girl. I can remember swinging on the swingset watching cloud formations with a sense of great awe.
Things haven't changed all that much. I still walk looking up at the skies. I might miss something. Then again, I might trip over something on the ground if I'm not careful! (Grin)
Things haven't changed all that much. I still walk looking up at the skies. I might miss something. Then again, I might trip over something on the ground if I'm not careful! (Grin)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The Delicate Green
Monday, April 27, 2009
Hidden
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Barefoot by the River
We went for a long walk. We admired the flowers, and checked out various kinds of bugs. We whistled to the birds, and cawed with the crows. We swung in the swings, we slid down the slides, we climbed the monkey bars.
We threw rocks into the water and giggled at the waves. She and I understood that as the waves shooshed and splashed ashore--the river was laughing with us.
Then on that unseasonably warm spring day, we rested barefoot by the river.
We threw rocks into the water and giggled at the waves. She and I understood that as the waves shooshed and splashed ashore--the river was laughing with us.
Then on that unseasonably warm spring day, we rested barefoot by the river.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
I DO Believe in Fairies!
I often walk with my neighbor and her dogs in the mornings. We mosey along flower-lined sidewalks past a nearby school, to a wide open field--the perfect place for the dogs to play and roam. Two sides of the field are forest and stream. In spring there is a bower of blossomed beauties. Trees covered with fragrant white blossoms, looking like a bevy of decked out brides.
I could not resist taking a close up of one of these beauties...look quick, because I think I startled a little faery. She fled in a splash of rainbows. (grin)
I could not resist taking a close up of one of these beauties...look quick, because I think I startled a little faery. She fled in a splash of rainbows. (grin)
Friday, April 24, 2009
It is Rosemary
Here is the fragrant blossom of Rosemary. These delicate blooms are good in salads and a real treat when sprinkled on buttered toast. This wonderful herb delights not only our sense of taste, but is easy on the eye with it's own special brand of beauty.
Rosemary flowers and leaves are wonderful in salads, on toast and a marvelous addition to soups, and roasts, not to mention a little kick if you like humus.
Rosemary flowers and leaves are wonderful in salads, on toast and a marvelous addition to soups, and roasts, not to mention a little kick if you like humus.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Snow on a Catwalk
Our old home has an actual catwalk around the outside on the second story--just enough of a ledge for a cat. I clicked this photo of our black cat "Snow" as she surveyed her world from the catwalk. I posterized it, and it came out so well, I thought I'd share it with you. As you can see, she has personality in spades!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Grand Reflections
I was outside talking on the phone with my sister Clytie, when I noticed this bug sitting upon a reflection of our neighbor's house. As we talked, I shot his picture--how neat is that? To talk to my sister and at the same take a picture of a cool bug!!!
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I was wondering what grand thoughts he might be having as he sat there. He's a rather pretty bug, isn't he? I think he's some kind of cricket.
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I was wondering what grand thoughts he might be having as he sat there. He's a rather pretty bug, isn't he? I think he's some kind of cricket.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Upsy Daisy!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Little Angel
Who says there is no such thing as angels?! Here's proof! (grin) Last Halloween my husband and I visited Santa Clara, where the entire town dresses up to give candy out to the little ones. But it isn't just the children who come in costume, their parents, do too!
I just happened to catch this small angel pleading with passers by, and could not resist snapping this photo.
I just happened to catch this small angel pleading with passers by, and could not resist snapping this photo.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Heart of Winter
There was a break in January's winter storm, when I took this photo through the uppermost window on the stairs. At the time I didn't notice the heart leaf covered with snow, which looks for all the world like the Heart of Winter.
What do you think, Sissy?! I would never have noticed this heart, except for your wonderful eye for hearts everywhere.
What do you think, Sissy?! I would never have noticed this heart, except for your wonderful eye for hearts everywhere.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Rainbow Around the Sun
Just now I was talking to my darling Sissy on the phone, and stepped out into the morning sunshine. I could not believe my eyes. There was a beautiful ethereal rainbow around the rising sun.
Whenever something amazing, or wonderful happens in my life, there are rainbows. This one seems especially precious to me, because I was talking with Clytie when I beheld it.
And so, I dedicate this morning's sunshine rainbow to sisters everywhere. What would life be without sisters? We are blessed to have each other, aren't we? ((hugs))
Whenever something amazing, or wonderful happens in my life, there are rainbows. This one seems especially precious to me, because I was talking with Clytie when I beheld it.
And so, I dedicate this morning's sunshine rainbow to sisters everywhere. What would life be without sisters? We are blessed to have each other, aren't we? ((hugs))
Friday, April 17, 2009
Springtime Caterpiller
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Morning Song
Early this morning, I walked along a field where the birds dip and wheel across the skies. Their songs fill the air. I noticed a small sparrow sitting atop a red-leafed bush. She seemed awed by the beauty of the morning...
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Click on the pictures to better see the detail of this darling little songbird.
Rain Drop
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Vivid
This morning is grey and dark. The weather reflects the state of my spirit at this moment. So I chose this gorgeous, vivid flower for today's post. The colors of this picture fill my eyes. I don't know what it is about brilliant color and flamboyant composition, but somehow when my eyes behold a photo containing both, my heart is better for it.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Rainbow Over the River
I thought it was time for another rainbow picture. Here you see the beauty of the rainbow as it arches its brilliant colors over the Willamette River. This was taken a couple of years ago with my very first camera.
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I was sitting on the bank of the river, having gone for a walk. It was sunny when I'd started out, but I'd brought an umbrella just in case, because I'd glimpsed some purple clouds on the horizon. It was a good thing! As I huddled beneath the shelter of my umbrella, a strong swift storm crashed through. The wind blew and howled through the honey trees, the lighting flashed, the thunder cracked and boomed. And then stillness and the rainbow.
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As my sweet Sissy advised years ago, "There could be no rainbows without both the sunshine and the rain." Such is life.
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We would not know true joy for what it is, unless we'd experienced the storm beforehand.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Fire in the Skies
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Curious Morning Glory
Two summers ago, quite early in the morning, I traipsed outside to feed the fish in my garden pond. Imagine my surprise to see THIS character peering in my door. The little flower stalker (no pun intended) was obviously curious about who lived inside the house. I was sure if he thought he could, he'd come in for a visit.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Bed of Moss
I had a dream Wednesday night. I was in a great green forest. Somehow I was lost, but not afraid. I was tired, so I lay down upon a high stump and pulled the moss up over myself like a soft green blanket.
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Then suddenly there was a snoring bear next to me. Hmmmmm…I nudged the bear, and snuggled the moss closer beneath my chin. Funny thing, it was so soft, fragrant and warm. I could even feel the little sticks moss often has within itself. I was so comfortable. It was a rather magical dream.
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If only life could really include moss blankets in the middle of the forest.
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Then suddenly there was a snoring bear next to me. Hmmmmm…I nudged the bear, and snuggled the moss closer beneath my chin. Funny thing, it was so soft, fragrant and warm. I could even feel the little sticks moss often has within itself. I was so comfortable. It was a rather magical dream.
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If only life could really include moss blankets in the middle of the forest.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Conversation With a Robin
My husband and I were on our way to Astoria. We found a park along the road, and stopped to look at a giant rusty train engine. I was fascinated.
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Then I heard the cheery chirrup of a fat robin hopping across the grass toward me. Of course I answered back. Surprised, the little bird stopped. He looked looked left, then right. I could hear his thoughts. "Who said that!?"
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Then I heard the cheery chirrup of a fat robin hopping across the grass toward me. Of course I answered back. Surprised, the little bird stopped. He looked looked left, then right. I could hear his thoughts. "Who said that!?"
I whistled again. He hopped nearer for a closer look, glimpsed the human and halted with a flip of his tail feathers. "Wait a minute! That's not a bird!" To his obvious astonishment, I whistled once more. He chirped a soft reply. "Who IS that?"
And I answered. He seemed to realize then, it was truly I who was talking to him. He looked me up and down. "Good grief! It IS a HUMAN!"
But then to make sure, he quickly checked behind him. "Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe there IS another bird behind me!"
I whistled again. He ran a few paces nearer and came to a sudden decision. "Nope, it IS that human standing there grinning at me."
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Daffy Down Dillies
Out for a walk yesterday, I came upon this trio of curous daffodils. I wondered what had caught their attention, and noticed a very fat cat lying on the sidewalk within their sight. Perhaps they'd never seen a cat before? Or maybe it was my boot-clad foot. One just never knows. (grin)
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Ocean Opal
Monday, April 6, 2009
Spring Has Sprung!
There are signs of spring in the forest. Mayflowers, Trilliums, violets and Johnny Jump Ups. It is heartening to see the delicate flowers of springtime peeking through the moss. My darling Sissy Clytie first spied this little beauty as we made our way down a woodsy hillside covered with fern and moss. This bright herald of spring is called a Johnny Jump Up.
I have often wondered where the name Johnny Jump Up came from. So far I've found a song about a strong drink called a Johnny Jump Up. I also discovered a reference to an ancient machine called a Johnny Jump Up, crafted in the late 1800's. So far, I haven't been able to find a desciption of what the machine was made to do.
If anyone out there knows the story behind this woodland flower's funny name, I'd LOVE to hear it!
I have often wondered where the name Johnny Jump Up came from. So far I've found a song about a strong drink called a Johnny Jump Up. I also discovered a reference to an ancient machine called a Johnny Jump Up, crafted in the late 1800's. So far, I haven't been able to find a desciption of what the machine was made to do.
If anyone out there knows the story behind this woodland flower's funny name, I'd LOVE to hear it!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Faery Cups
Here is another treasure from a recent sojourn through the exquisite forest of my childhood. These are faery cups.
When we were small, my younger sister Clytie and I would set a tiny table for the fairies. A leaf tablecloth was graced with filbert nut bowls, pine needle utensils and lichen cups, such as you see here. Half a walnut shell held bits of bread crumbs, and Oak tree bug houses with the tops carefully popped open, often served as water pitchers.
When the food disappeared by the next day, we were sure the faeries had enjoyed a lovely dinner.
When we were small, my younger sister Clytie and I would set a tiny table for the fairies. A leaf tablecloth was graced with filbert nut bowls, pine needle utensils and lichen cups, such as you see here. Half a walnut shell held bits of bread crumbs, and Oak tree bug houses with the tops carefully popped open, often served as water pitchers.
When the food disappeared by the next day, we were sure the faeries had enjoyed a lovely dinner.
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Friday, April 3, 2009
Sissy's Hands
Last Monday morning, Clytie and I went for a long tromp through the moss-draped forest. She probably didn't know I was taking this photo. (grin) Here the Artist focuses her camera on an unusual heart.
You can see this wonderful Artist's total concentration as she captures what she sees--gorgeous work, which fills my eyes.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Glory in the Small Things
Monday morning my Sister Clytie and I tromped through the spectacular woods of our childhood. I have never seen the moss grow so thick. It covers everything. Sissy and I enjoyed a magical morning filled with laughter and wonder over our discoveries.
I happened to look down, and saw this lovely bit of moss growing on a sprig of last year's blackberry vines.
I happened to look down, and saw this lovely bit of moss growing on a sprig of last year's blackberry vines.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Luminous
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