Self-Portrait and Mountains

March 7, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Many moons ago, I won an award for my artistic talents and was immediately counselled to drop the art program. That same year, I wrote my first novel, and after it was graded, I burnt it. I wasn’t meant to be creative, I decided, and obediently signed up for advanced math and other academic subjects. […]

Oh, Scarlet!

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

Incessant the breezeswaying target elusive –scarlet begged a shot. For Cee’s flower of the day.https://ceenphotography.com/2019/03/05/fotd-march-6-2019-wildflowers/

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 […]

Shopping Saturday

March 2, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

I promised I wouldn’t inundate this site with our new adventure, however, the thrill of seeing my own designs on products merits sharing. Trouble is, I want to buy everything. So far, we’ve purchased a mug, a tote bag, a carry-all pouch, leggings and a t-shirt. We’re pleased with the quality of products, and can […]