A creative journey
The torn and tattered heart that journeyed around the world to be a part of Mo's dream ...
has returned to the nest ...
Thank you Mo, for your vision and great heart ... I will treasure the memory and the beautiful pieces you sent.
And thank you, Rod, for your music and a heart to match Mo's.
Those of you who frequent this blog have probably figured out that my absences are either the dreaded "health issues" or happier grandkid excursions. Fortunately, the past ten days were spent journeying to and from St Louis, with only a minor cold or two thrown into the mix.
Our travels included a stop at the 108 Contemporary in Tulsa to see a combined exhibit by Jane Dunnewold and Mary Fisher.
Don and I were both taken by Jane's repurposing of quilt fragments, the backs of which were spackled (!), then embellished with stenciled paint ...
Or with graphite lines ...
which drew us in for a closer look ...
Likewise, Mary Fisher's work was intriguing, especially these forms ...
Not a bad way to break up a 900 mile road trip.
As many times as I've posted about wildflowers, when spring comes to the Hill Country, I can't help but post again ...
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Bitterweed (I think ... maybe)
Prairie verbena
As always, looking for bluebonnets ...
So after dinner I went back out and this is what I found ...
A tiny little succulent that looks green when viewed from overhead, its subtle coral only visible when viewed from ground level. And it was everywhere I looked, just waiting to be discovered.
Note: video deleted
Grace – they are new to me, but have probably been here all along, waiting to be recognized. And yes, I will continue to wander and wonder
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Haven’t seen that succulent growing wild but it’s about $2.50 for a 1/2 pint carton at Natural Gardener, it makes a nice grown cover/ potted plant.
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Cool … do you recall what it’s named?
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I loved your wander with wonder Liz – so different to our Spring flowers and such a delight to be shared!
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Fiona – I likewise love seeing the incredible diversity of the flowers Barry photographs in your world … and the raw beauty of your Scotland home away
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(((Liz))) love seeing the trembling of the Texas bluebonnets!!!
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Mo – the air moves without ceasing here, which makes still photography a real challenge. Video may be the perfect answer!
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That second photo is really something! The videos are a nice surprise, like I’m there with you
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Nancy – I do love the delicate blush of color at the ends of those tiny petals! And I’m now thinking I may finally be able to give a sense of our land through video!
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The first sighting of cyclamens in the yard are a happy surprise every year. Thank you for sharing, especially loved how they quiver in the breeze.
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Hazel – how the video brings it all to life … now I need to work on focus and how best to move
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Hi LA – a delight to go wandering with you – the short videos can make it all the more real and personal. The wild flowers are gorgeous – and seem to be growing in a pretty tough and rocky environment. I never tore of the renewal of the seasons and discovering tiny wild flowers and other bits. Enjoy. B
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Barry – I am always amazed at the detail of your floral iPhonography … now I’m wondering how far I can push the video idea while keeping it short and sweet.
And yes, the flood plain is like a moonscape during the mid-winter and mid-summer dormancies, so I never cease being amazed at how much manages to grow on it between-times.
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it’s a kind of sedum, grows everywhere here…
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Jude – thanks for the name … there is so much that we don’t notice or attend to for want of an understanding of its place in the the world. Naming is the beginning of understanding …
do i understand correctly that these are a First Time being at your Place???? and “all over”???
this is Very Exciting!!!!!!!
and i miss wandering Out there with you…more please
it’s me, grace…., love,
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