As I was sitting in my stitching chair, reading and commenting on the Kindred Spirit blogs (see the sidebar to the right), a comment popped in from Beverly. And this is why I do what I do … this sense of community from people I may never meet irl (in real life), but who are nonetheless friends, truly kindred spirits.
Winter, such as it ever is in Texas, has left its mark, graying the vibrant colors of spring, summer, and fall. Happily Don has upscaled the bird bath to make it more visible over his wildly successful garden …
And when there are no true feathered friends about, we have some others that keep the beds company …
The first, a hen from Williamsburg days beneath the prayer wheel for peace, created three … no, four long years ago at the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The second, a Williamsburg rooster perched atop a leaning peace pole created by Don. And yes, the dwarf pomegranate was quite fruity this past year.
Last, the pelican painted by our grandkiddos, below which the latest addition to the garden: firefly lights, which gather in the sun and then shine through the night …
May peace abide.
There is peace here...jude
ReplyDelete‘tis a gentle way of going
DeleteLiz~ Gosh I'm glad you're back! Yes, may peace rest on the fingertips of our every action and on the lips of each word we speak. xo
ReplyDeleteDarn, I'm out of practice...that was me, Nancy :)
DeletePeace on our fingertips is a wonderful way of putting it ... and I love the extra comment (makes me smile every time)
DeleteThe transformation of that plot has been nothing short of amazing. Dee
ReplyDeleteDon is a garden wizard for sure
DeleteLiz - very calming and balancing to have the beautiful peace art creations by Don and colour by the kiddos to look out at and remind one of the important aspects of life and to give you a lift. Go gently in these ever crazy times. B
ReplyDeleteB - I'm likewise sending wishes for peace to you and F in Australia. The recent violence at Bondi Beach was shocking, but at least the government response was to seek remedies rather than offer nothing but thoughts and prayers.
DeleteOn a brighter note, here's hoping your studio move has finished up well and that you are settling into a new way of going.
I am so happy to see a post from you this morning. I am feeling ragged around the edges but now I am thinking about stitching peace on cloth and looking for places to rest my weary soul. Thank you for the link to your prayer flags.
ReplyDeleteI was likewise delighted to see you here ... I have no idea how many folks are out there reading, but when there is a connection made it reaffirms my commitment to keep going
DeleteAs for the prayer flags, I was shocked to see them bright and new, when they are now bedraggled and gray (much like the change from spring/summer to winter). But I will not take them down as long as there is war in Ukraine.