random smiles

a wild shot through the sunroof

wooden spool of thread with soft birds

wishing simple smiles for you this day

two of me

under droplets of sweet summer rain

under rays of intense warm sunshine

i
am
like a
flower
bloom & wilt
grow & wither
sway on a breeze
stand still & silent

a summer swim

beckons to eleven year old Sam as he spies the ball

splashes in with one quick jump

glides with easy, relaxed strokes

sweet success!

on land or water enjoy the parade of pets hosted by Gayle at Planet M Files

i LOVE a parade!

little pieces of art lovingly handmade,
sent through the mail on the occasion of one year of blogging last month
Friends from near and far sent mini works of art, such a parade of talent!
click on each one to view the artist info.

Wednesday will be the summer edition of "Pet Parade" hosted on Gayle's blog,
post photos or poems or stories about you pet and link up for what proves to be a wonderful way to parade by your corner of the world with a smile.

no matter what

this day holds
may you reflect
in a soft and quiet way

golden moments

fallen magnolia leaves gathered from the scorched summer grass

the bouquet rests on my backyard bench

taking the time to notice the beauty in each one

watching the slow motion of the lucky one in the pool

"All I Need is a Moment"
a photo group snapping images
at the same timeall over the world

window sill wish

embrace the blur

silver heart .. life magnified .. golden moments
....
Alicia and Georgia are as well

blue with flowers

open hand ...open heart

life blooms on ceramic and wood

dusk understood

as the day draws to a close ... the sun drops behind the trees

much undone ...unsaid

the soft shadows gently wrap up the hours of light
unassuming ...unbelievable

second time around

I am happy to participate in Buried Treasures today
along with a wonderful group of artists and bloggers
all digging up previous posts they consider a favorite
...
my photo blog is the canvas that opens my eyes
to an artistic world each day
the post I share
today is
below
...


"I Feel"

there are days I feel torn and cracked

there are days I feel vivid and smooth

all growing on the same stem

note to self

this day is a gift ... wrapped in grace ...tied with strength

song in the trees

"there came a moment in the middle of the song when she suddenly felt every heartbeat in the room & after that she never forgot she was part of something much bigger"

story people

out there

stay together
spirited color of summer
reach for poetry each morning

gems in the sand

a beach of white hidden from the crowds
often pounded by storms of nature
a vacation long ago ...

a watercolor hanging in my family room
created by an artist, my mother
how I miss these gems today

blessings to my friend Georgia for bringing this to my mind

join in Thursday ...dig for hidden gems at the Altered Page

more please

lemon lesson

from bloom to fruit
be tart and full of color

simply music

blue skies...garden shadows

trees branches curved by time

smooth quiet reflections

music and garden
...
a simple part of my day

pay a visit to Soul Aperture for more simple moments

some days

some days you fly..... some days you stay

random shots & thoughts

could not live without trees ...leaves are art and music to me

quilts hand stitched with love ...dried on the clothesline...I smile

halfway through the table by a window project for the year... keeping it real

power went out during the last storm...low light ...favorite new pitcher

laughter shared in a family is pure bliss and blur!

your blogs .... give me such a sense of support and reflection