Their appearance marks the beginning of the end of summer “Ow, ouch, ow!” He seemed to say. Every August I notice the American Goldfinches when they visit the spiky seed heads of the coneflowers beside our mailbox. It might be their … [Continue reading] about Goldfinches brighten faded flower garden
The intent of kindness rocks can be twofold
They can be both inspirational as well as amusing You matter! Unless you multiply yourself by the speed of light, then you energy. 😆 I made this rock as a little gift for someone who matters to me and it made her smile. Hope it made you … [Continue reading] about The intent of kindness rocks can be twofold
Amazing paint you can make right now
From nature’s own Pokeweed, but use caution NOTE: Pokeweed is considered poisonous and toxic. Use gloves and do not eat. Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Use with caution. From my nature walk last week, I picked some Pokeweed … [Continue reading] about Amazing paint you can make right now
A nature walk as an artist date this week
You don’t have to know the name to see what you need to see For this week’s artist date, I wandered in nature with my camera. Some subjects were old favorites, like the touch-me-knots, which I used to call popsie-doodles when I was a child. … [Continue reading] about A nature walk as an artist date this week
It’s a Swig Life™ for me
It may be Monday but I still have the Sunday-morning-coffee-by-the-campfire-on-the-river state of mind. My mom gifted me this Swig mug and I love how it kept the temp hot until the last, well, swig. 😆 The company, founded by Tracee Mathes … [Continue reading] about It’s a Swig Life™ for me