V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #29: Transition

Setting New Year’s resolutions is not my thing. I do, however, honour the passage of one year to another by reviewing what the passing year has entailed and consciously deciding where I would like to focus for the next. For example, as a young mother of three, having returned to work, I learned to prioritize […]

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Replenished

Why wither as fall,frost-fresh, rustlesprairie spirit? We climbto that beautifulbee-bright, wild songlisten, never lonely Rain on our walk,after, wet, makingwater an Eden. *** This week, instead of a challenge, I offered an invitation to join me over at magneticpoetry.com. To read other ‘found’ poems, visit the original post. I love how the words given reveal […]

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The Joy (and Defeat) of Two Wheels

Two bikes, abandoned in a park –memories of friendships, and adventures,the yearning for simpler times. Family outings, spurred by the onset of nice weather,the adaptability of wheels for one, or plus one –maintaining the glory of youth, and health. Who doesn’t dream of faster wheels – a motorcycle –the freedom of the open road, nothing […]

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Luscious

Unfurling petals –white bursting with purple flames –heart-stopping beauty. (For Cee’s Flower of the Day.)

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Goose Island State Park

It is a beautiful day, with sunny skies and a light breeze, and we are late getting away, so decide to stick close to home in our explorations. Goose Island State Park fits the bill. Just north of where we are staying, the park lies on the coast between the waters of Aransas and St […]

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Coastal Dreams: Watercolour

Oceans hold particular allure for those of us who live mid-country and have certainly been the subject of many of my recent paintings. The beach scene featured, I painted for our middle daughter, who loves all things coastal. I tried to feature colours that would match with her current art pieces. Painting for another is […]

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Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge

“What kind of camera is that?” “A Nikon.” “What are you doing?” “Taking pictures of the birds. Do you like birds?” “Yes. Which ones?” Our inquisitor is no more than five, a tiny boy in blue windbreaker, jeans and running shoes. He climbs atop a wooden bench to get a better look. “Whoa, there are […]

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Reflections for Lens-Artists

Winter came early to our part of the world this year, her frosty fingers freezing the landscape – river becoming a perfect mirror to capture the greys of the season. Even though I’ve used this photo before, I love the way the window displays both what’s inside – the wings – and what’s outside – […]

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Christmas Red, but…

Coral bean pods burstexpose brilliance of red –not to be eaten. For Cee’s Flower of the Day

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Royal Visit

Unassuming mauveattracts royalty – delightscommon bystander. (For Cee’s FOTD.)

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