708. when is recess?

then… there were no signs

then… just wild roaming days

now… just too much fluff  🦊❤️

I feel a certain sadness to observe the “structured” nature of play these days. Everything is so safe - there’s an adult at every turn to lead the way. One big “classroom” in which to learn.  I learned more at recess than in the classroom. Just sayin’… lol 🦊❤️

 

707. after the rains came

waves of parched grasses

bowing in deep gratitude

cloaked in saving rains  🦊❤️

The sights, smells and sounds that are unleashed by much needed rains on a dry meadow in the summer are indeed a feast for the senses. The tall grasses bow their heads in thanksgiving.  So do I. 🦊❤️

 

706. how much is that kitty in the window

 

a sleeping kitty

in a flower store window

a puss and posies  🦊❤️

What can I possibly say about a big old kitty cat dozing away in a little flower shop display window on a sleepy Sunday evening? Such sweet and lazy vibe!!! 🦊❤️

 

705. “pick me, pick me!!!”

blobs of black and brown

wondering who will join them

to bring it to life 🦊❤️

I never cease to be amazed at how a blank, white canvas comes to life as colors from tubes stumble onto its surface. My hand reads my mind and puts its unfolding vision on the canvas so I can see where to go next. The tubes of color wait anxiously for their turn to be squeezed! 🦊❤️

 

704. never leaving well enough alone…

well enough?? never…

always needing one more thing

wheels always turning… 🦊❤️

I have become very fond of doing a Chinese wellness practice using a bamboo staff as a vehicle to bend and stretch more effectively. The practice called “Dong Stick”,  consists of 16 movements - that I cannot remember.  So… I bought a wood burning set and burned symbols onto the bamboo so that I could remember them. I am prone to always needing to “add one more thing” to just about everything. Keeps me busy!  🦊❤️

 

703. seeing spots

tried to hide from me

your slick camo polka dots

i spotted your spots!!  🦊❤️

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 There is no hiding the artistry of nature 🦊❤️

 

702. cooling effect of a wide smile

kevin and jianshan

crossing paths on a hot trail

cool smiles a mile wide  🦊❤️

Kevin and I ran into our friend Jianshan (Jason) on the trails the other day.  It was uber hot and very few people were out and about. The value of a mile wide smile when challenging weather conditions are at hand is so important.  In all challenging life events actually…. 🦊❤️