Nature’s Patterns

March 6, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Patterns – a basis for understanding –math, sewing, architecture… and when it comes to art –nature is a master at employing patterns… …awe-inspiring, faith-inducing – beautiful. (For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: patterns.) All images from personal collection.

Dainty Pinks

March 5, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Winter still hoversand yet, delicate pink bloomscelebrate Springtime. For Cee’s flower of the day.

Lens-Artists: Architecture

March 5, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Man’s desire to commune with a higher power is demonstrated by church spires, perhaps the sum of my knowledge when it comes to architecture. Yet, I am intrigued, by winged structures adorning windows –like raised eyebrows on eyes, or stone built boxes whose charm endures: Even modern styles leaves one to ponder – is it […]

Hello Colour!

March 4, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

For Cee’s Flower of the Day.

V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #38: What’s In a Name?

March 4, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

As I type up each week’s summary, creating links to various blogs, I am struck by how different blog names are, and compelled to ask: what’s in a name? Specifically, your blog name. Mine, One Woman’s Quest, comes from a lifetime of searching for knowledge, understanding, and deeper connection. Left mostly to my own devices, […]

Together a Tapestry

March 3, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Across the miles, our wordsconvene, threads of our livesintertwining to form a tapestry. Stories of sorrow and kindness,humanity restored –of observation and empathyof inspiration through resonanceof brilliance and artistry. Each thread as colourfulas another, delicately added,thoughtful ponderings Of generations and legacies,misunderstandings contributing to tragedy,of infatuation and love’s fallacy,of childhood and noses in booksand entanglements leadingto […]

Pink Power

February 28, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Winter winds blow harsh,undeterred, delicate pinksembrace Spring’s promise. (For Cee’s Flower of the Day)

Tell Us A Story, Grandma!

February 28, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

“Tell us a story, Grandma! Tell us about when you were a girl?” The question throws me. First, because childhood is so far away, but secondly, because my stories are tainted with pain and hurt. Looking into this pair of eager eyes though, I know they want a story filled with good will and hope. […]

Peachy Keen

February 27, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Peachy keen, I am,revved by the promise of Spring –invigorated. (For Cee’s Flower of the Day)

Yellow-Orange

February 26, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

These big, beautiful blooms welcomed us to the State Park in Bentsen. How delightful after days of fog and rain. (Cee’s Flower of the Day.)

Back Seat Only

I can’t remember a timewhen elegance chose meto sit in the front seatride along in style She’d be clad in whiteand I’m ever too messycan’t control myselfmight tarnish the upholstery She’d want to go shoppingrings and jewels flashinglike Pretty Womanafter the haul I’m second-handtypically slink in and outgrabbing what I need and goinglest anyone see […]

Having a Why

(This is found poem, previously posted on OneWoman’s Quest II)

Over It!

One day it’s so mild that I don’t bother with a coat, the next we wake up to snow on the ground. The plants pushing up through the soil seem a little more patient than me – as if they are humouring nature’s fickleness. I’m ready for clear change. A pair of finches just flew […]