What’s her name? Simple question from mother to son – recognizing the love-lifted joy of his countenance. I cannot tell, said he, you’ll ask too many questions. Do I know her? No, Mom, she’s Somali. And Muslim. I felt my whiteness and all its privilege slap me, stumbled Of course she is welcome, of course […]
Even as we let go of that which no longer serves our hearts grow wings. ***** I am venturing into new territory, and have established a virtual store front with Society6: KnutsonKreations. I would love it if you’d check me out. Society6 is offering an Artist Promotion through to Thursday, February 21 at midnight – […]
Lethargic, you say – it is the moon’s withdrawal that compels this wane – the current that runs between defying gravity, depleting – no sense in fighting such elemental flow – total submission is key. (Written for Reena’s Exploration Challenge: moon; Ragtag Community’s: key; and Fandango’s: lethargic.)
I agree with your grand daughter about bubbles. Despite their size, the fun is always big 🙂
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Haha – Thank you
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One more round of applause for the granddaughter & bubble!
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Thanks Jazz – it’s always our game – to see who can blow the biggest bubble. Joy of children.
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Terrific choices VJ. I really need to get out to Joshua Tree your granddaughter is adorable
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Joshua Tree is worthwhile. Thanks Tina
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A wonderful series, VJ. The rocks and bird are amazing in size and beautiful. Lovely photo of your granddaughter and the bubble. 🙂
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Thanks Amy!
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Great post 😁
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Thank you. I appreciate it!
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I immediately recognized the rock formations in Joshua! Beautiful! A great collection–especially the one of your granddaughter!
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🙏😘
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These are some gorgeous photos V.J.! Arizona is one of those “bucket list” places for me. I would love to visit some of those beautiful slot canyons that I always see pictures of. Hope you’re doing well. Hugs!
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You would love Arizona! And feel so much better there. We are hoping to get back this winter
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I hope you have the opportunity to do that! I was in Phoenix once to visit some friends when we were in the military, but it was a short visit so we didn’t get to do any traveling around enjoying the sights, and Phoenix was pretty flat, if I remember correctly. It was a long time ago…. 😁
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Outer Phoenix has mountains. Very pretty area.
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