Second childhood, play
A sense of humor each day
Laughter, amusement.
Art Prescription: Going on twenty-one years of marriage my husband makes me laugh often. Sleepy and heading for the coffee this morning I heard him say “I’ll feed the fowl.” Instead of a feeder which the squirrels destroy, we put food out on our deck for the birds (and squirrels) each day. I said back, “I’ll feed the yowl,” our three cats. Easily amused this started my day off with some humor!!
Uncomfortable
Bind, mold, shape, lift, divide, fit
Fit? Fashion? sexy?
Art Prescription: Okay so this is predominately for my female readers. I recently bought a new swim suit from a local athletic store. I’m a lap swimmer so my suits wear out fast. When I went to pick it up, the store owner informed me that they will now be stocking the suit I ordered…you know a lap suit with a shelf bra. She commented she wasn’t as “old as I was and she liked a bit of support.” WHAT!?! That was a few weeks ago, and me being me, I’m still thinking about shelf or no shelf, under-wire, or athletic, padded or minimizer…Really don’t we all just want to be comfortable under our clothes. Is this too simple to ask? Our culture and advertising dictates what the “real” woman should look like. Masses of women are spending lots of money to try and fits these ideals. How have we gotten so far away from seeing each other as real human beings, each with an individual spirit and joy of life, each with their own gift to give right now. I now step down from my box…
B is for baby
Soft new skin, tiny hands, feet
Hello world I’m here!
Art Prescription: A best friend of mine is expecting a baby very soon. I have her on my mind daily! She is meant to be a mother. Just a little haiku to send her way!!!
I love the way Dave Hart, reporter from Chapel Hill News,
describes my painting!!
Fresh bright green string beans
Local NC caught swordfish
Capers, salt, pepper.
Art Prescription: Every Tuesday after yoga there is a LoMo Market ( a farmer’s market on wheels) that makes fresh NC produce, baked goods, and seafood available. I look forward to seeing “what’s for dinner!,” and like supporting local businesses and farmers. Plus it’s a clever idea to bring fresh produce into neighborhoods on a weekly basis. Makes shopping and cooking so much more creative…just go see “what’s for dinner” at your local farmer’s market!
Long August shadows
Cicadas play the wash-board
Fledglings beg for food.
Art Prescription: It’s subtle, the light changing a minute a day. Days are getting shorter. Seems the cricket calls are different, hanging out in the late summer grasses. I welcome a change…change is good. I’m really enjoying my online class on watercolor hand-lettering with Val Webb.
Mixed media sketch
Observation en plein air
Live from the garden.
Art Prescription: As promised I got out to sketch and paint my newly bloomed Cosmos. I did a couple with the Cone Flowers. I like one and Sam likes the other. Which one do you like? Which one would make the best card?
Morning light pours in
Abundant day ahead, stretch…
French roast coffee brews.
Art Prescription: What are your first thoughts in the morning? Be the observer…do you start of with “getting out of the wrong side of the bed?” Or do you stretch and think about all the possibilities a day might bring. Sam and I hiked in Umstead Forest today. A sandy, rocky, path along Crabtree Creek. A few wildflowers, but mostly shade plants like ferns. Saw a big beautiful black snake cooling him/her/self on the rocks of the old mill. From there we visited the Raleigh Farmer’s Market where we bought fresh peaches, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, onions, and some lovely organic soap with bergamot and oatmeal.
Believe in magic!?!
Set forth an affirmation
Seek your highest dream!
Art Prescription: We all need a little magic in our lives. No matter what your religious, political, or other life views, focusing on the positive can help us through many situations. Insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, worry…we humans with our ability to think, think, and think some more are often our own worst enemies. What if the next time you wake at 3:00 am you could talk yourself back to sleep with an affirmation…”All is well, all is well, and all that is is well.” Call me and let me know how it’s working – around 3:00 am.
Young fledgling flitters
Steady determination
Parents tag team, feed.
Art Prescription: I so enjoy watching various birds come to feast on sunflower seeds on my deck. Now families of birds return, parents dutifully feeding their feather flapping young. These newly hatched fluffy youngsters hop with excitement behind a parent waiting for food to be delivered beak to beak. Satisfied for a few moments the toddler sits with a full belly, and the parent gets some seed for themselves. Doesn’t take long before the wiggle of hind feathers starts again and the parents break is over. The drive nature has to protect and launch their offspring is remarkable!
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