Thursday, March 28, 2013

Grandma's Hands -Guest Heart Thursday


I found a rock heart and brought it to my darling little Gramma Gladys.  Her hands are so beautiful to me.  She has had such an impact on my life and my family.  I have known her for 32 years.  Wise and wonderful--with an infinite source of stories (all told with a New York Accent) and plum full of love--that is Gramma.  

She reminds me of a little gnome--all bent over with her hair in a nimbus of white.  She is only a month older than Dad and every time I see her she is a bit more fragile. 

Aren't her hands beautiful?  Those hands have taught children how to cook and sew and wiped away the tears of so many little ones.  She is amazing--If she could have patented all the things she invented to make life easier, she'd be a millionaire!

 I remember when my children had chicken pox.  My husband and I had to be away, so she tucked them into her living room and cared for them until we returned.  That was what Grandma did.  As a young Mom with three bouncing children under the age of six, she often came to my rescue.  Her wise words and friendship meant the world to me.  I am SO blessed to have Grandma as my dear Friend.


Her legacy is one of love--she has captured all of our hearts with her beauty and tenderness...not to mention a generous smattering of common sense and humor.  I love her so much I wanted to share her with you.

Have a lovely day, everyone! 

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.
 


Friday, March 15, 2013

Whimsical Wizard


Our weather has been so rainy and moist over the past three years, many trees are covered with trailing grey beard moss.  In my vivid imagination, this tree could be a whimsical wizard!  Grey beard moss usually grows near water and can look creepily mystical as it blows in the gentle breeze. 

Have a lovely day, everyone!

Friday, March 8, 2013

Bark Heart -Guest Heart Thursday

Sissy and I found this amazing little heart in the bark of a giant fir tree located along the road near the entrance to Leprechaun Valley and Bambi's Meadow. 

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.
 

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Heart of the Moon -Guest Heart Thursday


The moon was so amazing the other night--I loved the pink in the clouds--strange that it showed up in the photo.  I noticed the light and moon combined made a heart--just perfect for Guest Heart Thursday!


Every time I look at the moon I marvel that it is there--just floating in space.  It is so beautiful to my eyes.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.
 

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Icy Queen Ann's Lace -Guest Heart Thursday


The way the ice flowers away from the winter's curl of Queen Anne's Lace, fills my eyes with wonder.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.
 

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Hidden Flower Heart -Guest Heart Thursday


There are two hidden hearts in this photograph.  These bright, gladsome flowers grow in my garden in early summer.

Ah, how I long for summer, but in the meantime, Happy Valentine's Day!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday! 
 

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Heart in Purple Flower -Guest Heart Thursday


If you use your imagination (grin) you can plainly see a heart about halfway down this wonderfully purple flower.  There are a few other hearts in this photo, too.  Ah, me--this photo makes me long for warmer weather--the brightness of flowers and blue skies. 

Have a lovely day, everyone!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.
 

Friday, February 1, 2013

Tree Held Heart -Guest Heart Thursday


I took this picture last Fall.  To me it seems like the tree is gently holding the cloud in its fingers.  With one leafy hand it holds the cloud in place, with the other it admires the heart in the cloud. I just love the feeling of tenderness I sense here.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.
 

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Metalic Heart Swirl -Guest Heart Thursday


My friend and I went browsing through an art gallery at the beach.  This piece is one of several by a local artist in Lincoln City.  He and his sons were exhibiting some unusual pieces.


When I saw the heart bubbles, I had to take a picture for Guest Heart Thursday!  Have a lovely day, everyone. 

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

 






Thursday, January 17, 2013

Ocean Hearts for Sissy -Guest Heart Thursday


Because my sister Clytie loves the beach so much, when I go to the ocean, I always ask the Mighty Creator to send a special heart for Sissy.

This astonishing photo is the answer to that prayer.  The first heart I noticed was the spray heart on the right, but as I was leveling the photograph, I saw a small pink heart to the left, and another ocean foam heart between the two.  There is another tiny heart tucked into the crashing waves. 

Just for you, my sweet, most marvelous, wonderful SissyBoo.  Below is the original picture, before I cropped and leveled it.


For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.
 

 

Friday, January 11, 2013

I Believe in Faeries


This is the enchanted wood where Sissy and I stopped on our way back from the beach last September.

I was only recently going through those photographs, when I noticed there is what looks like a faery in this picture.  I have not done anything with this photograph, other than to crop it, copyright it, and level the colors.  I had uploaded it to facebook before I realized there's a real faery in the photo!!!


Can you see her?  Wings and all, to the left of the sun sparkle, in front of the smaller tree.  This is a stand of old growth trees--so the tree behind the faery is over a foot thick--the child of the humongous trees further back.  So, to put it into perspective, that faery was at least five inches from head to toe.  Why I didn't notice it until after I looked at the photos is anyone's guess!

I took Mumsie there last week on our way home from the Coast--no faeries this time, but the magic of that place steeps the air with mystery.

I hope to visit there often.  I would like to explore a little further.  Want to come, Sissy? 

Monday, January 7, 2013

Oregon Sunset


We were so grateful for the sunshine at the beach last week.  Our second evening, my husband and I went for a walk at sunset.  I was amazed at the pinkness of the light dappling the tall gangled cedar trees.


The sunlight shone in pastel loveliness over the waves to peak through the wind-blown branches.


The waves were spectacular as they pounded the sands.


I marveled at the pink color of the ocean spray, as the waves tumbled toward shore.


 But most of all, I was thankful to be walking there hand in hand with my Beloved.

What an unexpectedly beautiful day.



Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Unexpected Sunshine


This is a picture I took late last Fall in the early hours of day.  This morning the sunrise had the same golden rays beaming through my window.

What a lovely way to begin the New Year--with Sunshine!  We haven't seen much of it here.  It is the fourth rainiest winter of all time, in Oregon.

Even we who were born here and are used to the rain, are getting a bit tired of the gray, stormy, drippy, dark days.

Perhaps the fact the sun rose in all its glory this morning, is a sign this coming year will be filled with unexpectedly wonderful things.

Happy New Year everyone!

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Sand Heart -Guest Heart Thursday


I love the Subtle greys of sand.  One of the places where Sissy and I love to visit is the Coast.  We are so blessed to live this close to beaches and sand, though the waters of the Pacific Ocean are always chilly.  I took this picture the last time Clytie and I were able to make a trip to the beach.  What a wonderful time we had with Cheryl, her husband and dear friends. 

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.
 

 

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Heart of Hope -Guest Heart Thursday


My husband was in surgery for quite some time, when I noticed this perfect heart reflected onto the ceiling of the waiting room.  I couldn't believe my eyes--neither could anyone else in our part of the room.

Turns out it was the sun shining through the window, reflecting off my phone, which was sitting on a coffee table.


I believe it was when I saw that beautiful unexpected heart, that I knew for sure all would be well.  Indeed, the surgeon removed all the cancer and my husband, though still in pain, improves every day.   There is a lot for him to do yet, in this life.  I am so thankful for a heart filled with hope.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!
 

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Leprechaun Valley


This is from down in the Canyon where a small stream cuts through Leprechaun Valley to join the creek below.  It is a beautiful place.  I have a yearning to walk through these amazing forests.  In winter they are quite different than at any time of year.

Thank you again for your kind thoughts and powerful prayers for our family as we faced the loss of our precious Father and for my darling husband as he faced surgery for cancer.

May the Mighty Creator bless you all with the warmth of His embrace.

Friday, November 30, 2012

She's a Mountain Lion


Here is Toez the Polydactyl Cat in her Mountain Lion mood.  The insanity hits her every morning and every evening.  When she is in mountain lion mode, no one is safe.

She lurks upon the counter chair intent upon catching an arm or hand in passing.  She leaps over the firewood beside the wood stove, looking for spiders. She springs onto my shoulder to tickle the side of my face with her whiskers. She runs in front of our feet as we are walking.  Then she gallops through the upstairs rooms and down the stairs and back again.  She is large and heavy enough she sounds exactly like a miniature horse!

This picture made me laugh.  I hope it makes you grin, too.

Have a lovely day!