Wood fires scent the air.
Scarf, hat, and gloves become needs
Winter warm fashion!!
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Haiku December 27, 2012 December Moon
Stars twinkle clear sky
Lovely ring circles full moon
Light for longest nights!
Art Prescription: Evening walks take on new meanings in winter. Instead of watching the sun set, I get to watch the moon rise. Tonight the moon is full…called by Native Americans the “Full Cold Moon,” or the “Full Long Nights Moon.” This time of year temperatures dive, 20’s expected here in North Carolina. Since it’s hard to capture the beauty of a moon lit sky with a camera (unless you are a pro), I encourage you to sketch and/or paint this magical winter scene!
The Full Cold Moon; or the Full Long Nights Moon – December During this month the winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at their longest and darkest. It is also sometimes called the Moon before Yule. The term Long Night Moon is a doubly appropriate name because the midwinter night is indeed long, and because the Moon is above the horizon for a long time. The midwinter full Moon has a high trajectory across the sky because it is opposite a low Sun.
Haiku December 26, 2012 Bird Count
December bird count
Binoculars, sketchbook, time
Five miles of shear bliss!!
Art Prescription: Yes! I am a total bird geek. Love watching these colorful, delightful, big-brown eyed beings as they dance, prance, look for food, pick berries, or fly from tree to tree. Here is my sketchbook list from Christmas Day:
Haiku O Gram (TM) Launch
Festive greetings fellow bloggers!! For the new year I am launching a project I’ve been working on for some time now.
Haiku O Gram.
I’d love your participation!! Check it out here!!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/118820063/calling-all-artists-haiku-o-gram-tm
Haiku December 25, 2012 Peace on Earth
A voice sang from woods
Peace on earth, goodwill to man
Many answered call!!
Art Prescription: Beautiful Christmas day here in North Carolina. Spent it with my soul-mate walking in the woods, doing a Christmas day bird count, and a bit of sketching…bliss…shear bliss. I highly recommend it. This new year go out and buy yourself a sketchbook. Simply take notice of your surroundings. Especially when you are too busy…just ten minutes of joy and a change in brain chemistry!
Haiku December 24, 2012 Christmas Eve
Thin walls make a house
Air thick with love, makes a home.
Silent night, all calm.
Art Prescription: To all a good night!
Haiku December 23, 2012 Holiday Memories
Precious memories
Hear your grandparent’s voices
Rituals comfort.
Art Prescription: Voices from the past visit. Life is rich…and life is long.
Haiku December 22, 2012 Flock as One
A wave of blackbirds
Move as one mass over trees
Wings vibrate the air!
Art Prescription: Instead of the mall, my love and I walked almost 6 miles in the woods today, which seemed to be brimming with activity…snow coming? As we walked our familiar path a flock of black-birds came up across the trees with an amazing presence. The sound of thousands of birds chirping, and the thunder-like vibration of their one for all flight, shook the woods. I stood in the brown, grassy meadow in complete awe, and wholly grateful for this serene moment.
Haiku December 21, 2012 Winter Solstice
First day of winter
Wind whips, whistles at window
Temperatures plunge!!
Art Prescription: A low in the 20’s! Well it is the first day of winter! Winter Solstice, also known as Yule, Midwinter, and the Longest Night is indeed the longest night. From here forward the nights shorten and the days lengthen setting off nature’s internal clocks for spring. It’s the most Yin day of the year! Both the astronomical and cultural history of this date are interesting, and Mayans willing and the creek don’t rise, I’ll be back tomorrow!
Haiku December 20, 2012 Winter Peace
Winter rain, not snow
Tap, tap, taps, on my jacket
Peaceful halos, light.
Art Prescription: I’ve always loved the way light gets reflected in the rain. Even a stoplight on a rainy or misty night creates a wonderful prism of color on the street, a painting!
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