Red

Remember the bright red cardinal?

This is the female's more subtle colouring.

And talking of red....

We only have the smaller red squirels in these parts...

Well, they are usually smaller.

This little one is getting fat stealing from the bird feeders!

Walking with the Eagle

As we walked up the quarry road yesterday
a bald eagle circled above us
watching our every move....

Perhaps he was estimating the weight of my rusty feet warmers!
Perhaps he spied smaller critters the rusty pups were disturbing
or even the coyote who walked in front of us further down the road.

Way too beautiful to eat!

A walk I will remember for a long time....
Encounters with the eagle are
awe inspiring moments for me.

Of Trees and Triangles

Some trees prefer to grow above the moon
where the cosmic winds swirl around them
and through them.

Some faces could be triangles, but upside down,
with palm trees growing above.

Twiggy collections are dotted around my home.
Mostly little driftwood pieces from the beach.
For years I've wanted to include them in my work;
but my fabrics were too bright.
Now that I have soft natural-dyed cottons and linens
perhaps I have a home for them.

Stitching the Outside Inside

A tree ghost or a ghost of a tree has appeared and..

 (with apologies to David Gutterson)..

 there is "|Snow Falling on Cedars".

Actually in my case it is falling on Spruce.

In winter, as the wind blows

and the snow settles outside,...

my favourite place to be is in front of the fire
stitching.

Surrounded by Trees

Before Christmas Jude wrote and videoed about her stitched Christmas pieces.  

I thought I might be able to make some in time for gifts as well....silly me!

It's January and I've barely got started.

When trees are involved, I can never resist.  

You might notice a hint of a few dangling roots.....

Simply had to cut into a brand new scarf to include some spirals....

Some trees are sparkling Christmas trees, others are boldly striped.....
but as is my wont, the brown ones are my favourite. 

Cool Blues Outside and Warm Christmas Gifts to Play with Inside

 

Contrails always have me wondering

about the lives in that plane

and the adventures they are embarking upon.

I know where I'm going....

back inside to admire this lovely stack of cottons from Donna and Mark.

A Blessing for the New Year

May there always be work for your hands to do.

May your purse always hold a coin or two.

May the sun always shine upon your window pane.

May the Rainbow be certain to follow each rain.

May the hand of a friend always be near to you.

May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

(Ancient Scottish blessing)