Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality. ~ Jonas Salk ~ observe minutiae hidden beauty emerges tiny dancers play ~ ~ Patti offered a beautiful and Hopeful LAPC #299 this week asking us to post about what makes us hopeful. After much resistance…
~ puffy clouds building flowers, fungi, and lush trees a hiker’s delight spring showers nurture the soil effervescent life bursts forth ~ verdant vibrant vistas flowers beckon, birds sing announce the arrival of spring rejoice ~ ~ It’s peak spring here in Arkansas and we’re having gorgeous weather with mild temperatures, moderate humidity, and lots…
~ Colleen’s opening Hokku an empty atticthe sound of April showersthunderous rumblings ~ my Waikku response stormy clouds build overhead pouring out springtime treasures ~ ~ my Hokku abundant blossoms emergent green sprouting forth April rain brings life ~ This week I joined Colleen’s #TankaTuesday’s 24Seasons Syllabic Poetry challenge. The challenge is to write a Renga…
~ ~ the moon, sun, and earth orbiting in time and space the eternal dance day, night, seasons, eclipses a photographers delight ~ ~ I’m grateful that I took the time to experience the eclipse on Monday. And I’m dissatisfied with my choices, photos, and cellphone capabilities. I opted to drive east but didn’t reach…
All life on earth depends on water, yet water is a treasure we don’t always appreciate. “If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” ~ Loren Eiseley ~ ~ This week Sofia Alves invites us to share photos of water in motion and remember the beauty and preciousness of water. Thank…
~ ~ velvety petals vibrantly glowing circles inviting wonder ~ This week we have another fun challenge from Ann-Christine at Leya. She has invited us to find Circular Wonders. I didn’t think I would have much to share since the vast majority of my photos are taken in nature, but I was delighted to find…
~ ~ This photo shows off shape, light, and texture very well. We see light dancing off the waves in the water, along with the shapes of refracted light, and contrasting light and dark areas, which help to highlight the texture of the water and various colors. This week the Lens-Artists are playing with composition.…
~ ~ hope, fear, joy, and doubt collide with supercell force choices are brewing ~ My mind is spinning and my emotions are roiling as I ponder life choices. Do I want to move, to travel, to own, to rent? I had thought that having a nest egg would remove my stress over money, but…
~ arctic winds howling a bold winter safari hunting frozen prize ~ ~ My words might seem like a contradiction, but I like icy cold weather in small amounts. Thankfully, in NW Arkansas, we have brief periods of cold with overall mild winters. During January’s arctic cold spell, I was even cold indoors, but still…
~ flowers or treats what opens your hidden gate would you share the codes I’ll whisper sweet songs dance to a funky beat create a fine feast or write lame poetry if only you’ll be mine ~ ~ My romantic side has been quiet for so long, my parts are rusty and out of shape.…
writing to freedom 