Views from my porch . . .
The sun's arch is on the fast track towards the south, so it's trail is very visible. From my vantage point, the sun sets behind Barronette Peak in October--moving slowly from right to left. The above photo was taken on the 8th . . . and the one below on the 20th. Soon the sun will be hiding behind the closer Republic Mountain earlier and earlier. The sun won't be back in this same position until late February. I take a cue from the tall pines and bask in the last warming rays of the evening. I just love it when they look like this! As I type, there is a cold front barreling down from Canada. Snow and grey clouds are sure to return. I've enjoyed Mother Nature's autumnal show this year and thought you might too. |
From my kitchen . . .
From my heart . . .
For years, I looked at and envied art journals. I just never thought I had the time or enough to say to do it. SO VERY GLAD I TRIED IT ANYWAY! Surprisingly, I have found that my creativity is extremely linked to all the mundane parts of my day. So I hurry to do the things on my to do list, so I can get back to the desk and open my heart onto the page. |
I know it sounds odd, but to jumpstart "Beacon", I first deep cleaned the inside the oven--which I always hate doing. I then played around with my first successful inkjet image transfer. (Sorry, I do not know the original artist.) When that actually worked . . . well, that's as far as I had planned. So then I was at that "What now?" stage . . . on to wiping down the bathroom walls and ceiling. With more cobwebs cleared out of the ol' noggin, I sit back down to the art journal and work until I'm satisfied. I begin another layer, but my inner critic pipes up, "Dinner doesn't just cook itself." I have to agree and head to the kitchen . . . I think you've got the idea. |
How do you Dangle the Carrot?
Much love and creativity to you!