Haiku July 8, 2013 Spiragira!

Sun spiragira

Intricate patterns emerge

Rings of rays blossom,

Art Prescription:  Did you know the “petals” of the sunflower are not true petals? The true flowers are the tiny rays that form the amazing spiral design on the head of a sunflower and many other “ray” flowers. Here’s another watercolor pencil sketch, finished with a quick big brush of water.

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Haiku July 6, 2013 Bee Balm

Busy, busy, bees

Yo-yo over red bee balm

Fill up on the sweet.

Art Prescription:  Idyllic July day. Spent most of it outside admiring my garden and then walked over to the North Carolina Botanical Garden.  The abundance of flowers is intoxicating.

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Haiku July 4, 2013 Red, White, and Blue

Red, white, and blue day

Parades, flags, dogs with ribbons

Now fire up the grill!

Art Prescription:  On this Independence Day I’m making a delicious dish from India! Home-made garam-masala! Grilled eggplant…etc. We live a rich life with an abundance of everything at our finger-tips. I am thankful!!

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July 3, 2013 Satisfaction

Between the thunder

Sweet satisfaction of sun

Round raindrops glisten.

Art Prescription:  Here in NC we’ve had a deluge of storms. Seems for days thunder has been rumbling. So when the sun came out today, I rushed off to the pool to get some laps in!! Satisfaction comes in many forms, and I’m super excited to announce the launch of my new checks, checkbooks, and address labels!! http://new.checkadvantage.com/beverly-dyer-bio

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Haiku July 1, 2013 Purple Finch

She pecks at mosses

Beak full she pauses, waits for

His wings to say fly!

Art Prescription:  Watching a pair of purple finches in my backyard…delightful. Clearly team work as she gathers materials for a nest, he stands watch to see that the coast is clear. A slight jiggle of wings is cue for them to fly off together for their destination.

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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!

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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!!

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