Haiku June 30, 2013 Serendipity

Serendipity

Two paths cross, coincidence?

It all falls in place.

Art Prescription:  Many times decisions are suddenly made, based on a surprising event or meeting. There are subtle clues to guide you. Other times it’s a storm, deluge really, and in an instant you just KNOW!

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Haiku June 29, 2013 Content at Home

Feel content at home

Life’s ambitions surround me

Art, books, and journals.

Art Prescription:  Your home tells a story about you. When you look around you should feel cozy and welcome and comforted by the things you have collected. A garden in bloom is a chapter of dirty hands and blissful spirit!

Black Eyed Susans

Haiku June 27, 2013 Ego

Job, calling, career?

Does your heart leap at new day?

Is your ego stroked?

Art Prescription:  At my nursing job we are hosting an undergraduate student program. Eagerly these young folks follow the surgeon I work for and try to absorb enough information to guide their next move in life. It’s so important to choose something that feeds your spirit and gives your ego a boost. And to choose a vocation from your heart versus what people want you to be!!

bamboo sunset

Haiku June 26, 2013 Cats

Like a teddy bear

Cat creeps up between my arms

Whiskers tickle face.

Art Prescription:  Soft velvet ears and a love to be petted defines my cats. There is always someone to cuddle with. A simple pleasure is to lie down for a mid-day rest and have a furry being join you. Mind-you there is no sleep involved, because petting and/or marching on pillows is in high order. Just the same it’s wonderful!!

precious

Haiku June 25, 2013 Backyard Sketch

Backyard pen and ink

Hummingbirds fly by as I

Capture a moment.

Art Prescription:  I love sketching in my garden!! Simply, sit, watch, sketch with pen and ink. Sometimes when you just sit still nature will come to you. I always wish, oh! need my camera…and then remind myself to just be in the moment.

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Haiku June 24, 2013 I Belong

Right where you belong

Are you? Each day a new chance

Possibilities!

Art Prescription:  Do you wake up in the morning and feel a big, long, day is ahead of you with many possibilities? When I write in my journal at bedtime, sometimes I’m amazed at all that goes on in one day…and I like it like that!

french roast

Haiku June 23, 2013 My Studio

Bees buzz around Balm

Showy patch side studio

Hummingbirds zip by!

Art Prescription:  Today instead of a painting, thought I’d share the view around my studio. I can look out my windows and see closeups of bees and hummers feeding from tall, red Bee Balm.

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Haiku June 22, 2013 Step Outside Comfort Zone

Comfort zone, structure

Rules to live by, rituals.

One step out, now LIVE!

Art Prescription:  I’m guilty of being ritualistic, creature of habit. Worse with age, oh dear!! BUT, the thing I love most about watercolor is it’s ability to not be controlled. The medium itself, allows me to smear, splatter, wash, blend, and just watch the magic of what happens on the page. Art journaling is the perfect place to step outside your comfort zone!!

NCBG junk garden