There are many blogging rules that I've broken over the years. I've done so on purpose. As a test. Lately, I've put a serious lid on the words I write and share. I'm afraid of what might happen if I let some of them out. So I wait. Wait? Why in the world would I… Continue reading How I Adjust the Lid on My Blogging Efforts
Tag: zinnias
On colorful writing attempts
I haven't a clue what to write about today, but it's a stream of consciousness kind of day, so I might as well get on with it. I wonder what Anne Lamott would say to my hesitation to get started? If Anne were sitting here in the room with me she would say, "Girl, just… Continue reading On colorful writing attempts
The mystery of fallen Zinnia seeds – a yellow bandit reveals his beak
If you wait for the right moment and pay attention, you can catch bandits in action. Earlier this month, I discovered Zinnia seeds on the leaves of the plant. I thought I was a terrible plant mom. I just knew it had to be a bird that was attacking the flowers. I didn't know which… Continue reading The mystery of fallen Zinnia seeds – a yellow bandit reveals his beak
Shhh, be still and quiet to get great shots of up-close photography
Every time I grab my camera, I have hopes of catching a shot of something special. Of something that I hadn't planned on getting when I first headed out the door. I dwell in possibility. - Emily Dickinson I crouch down low and get as close to objects I can, depending upon the lens I… Continue reading Shhh, be still and quiet to get great shots of up-close photography
A tickled pink gardening tale of sorts
As I watered my garden bed this weekend, I was tickled pink to notice nature taking its own course. The flowers are just doing their own thing. It's a good thing they do, 'cuz, um...well, I'm a novice when it comes to helping them excel in their surroundings. The morning glories have run amok and… Continue reading A tickled pink gardening tale of sorts
Thoughts on a creative rabbit hole of despair
As a creative person, have you ever went down the rabbit hole of despair? The trail down there is rough and rocky. The nuggets of nourishing things don't seem quite as appealing to you as they did when you first tried them out? You find yourself nibbling on random things, hoping something tasty will trigger… Continue reading Thoughts on a creative rabbit hole of despair