We are the daring captains of wonder and nearness in this time.
The cardinals have been out in full force, jewel-colored flashes glittering against the stark background of snow. I’ve watched this pair over the last year as they built their nest, hatched and raised a pair of boy and girl siblings to teenager-hood. It’s fascinating to see that even now the whole family stays together. I … Read more
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WalMart has their Fall Beauty Box full of samples on sale now. The box itself is free, you pay only $5 for shipping. Hurry, loves, these sell out quickly! Also, ending at midnight PST tonight, Shutterfly is offering 1 free 11 oz. white ceramic mug with promo code CHEERS. That’s my affiliate link, or just … Read more
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The strange weather continues here, it warmed up to muggy and hot for a bit but this week has an almost autumnal chill. It’s fair time here in Southern Ohio, so the cool air is actually a pleasure for walking around to see the sights and ride the rides. Even though it’s nice, I can’t … Read more
I’ve been playing around with various Photoshop filters lately, so I was excited to have a chance to try out AKVIS Oil Paint, a software program that allows you to transform your photos into oil paintings. You can install it as a Photoshop plugin or a standalone program. It comes with a variety of presets … Read more
The cheerful Nuthatch is so fun to watch, climbing trees at a sheer incline, often upside down and backwards, while they peck at the bark to capture small insects. Another spring favorite of mine is the Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum). These grow along the creek banks in the woods near my house, and I’ve … Read more
Nothing makes the world feel quite as small and interconnected as gardening. Take the Weigela, for example: native to eastern Asia, named for a German scientist and imported to America by the British. It’s an international conference all in one shrub.
The sun finally came out, if only briefly. Keeping this blog has had the nice added effect of making me slow down and observe, to quiet all my thoughts and really look. Now I try to always have my camera nearby so I can capture my world for you. This is one of my favorite … Read more
