I returned home from vacation on Monday evening and have not had much time to dedicate to creative work. I have, however, managed to do a little bit of many things, including collage, reading, birding, gardening, and cooking.
This post is a mix of all of those things. The collages shown here are as yet untitled. I’ve also included some quotes I’ve come across recently and/or have been reflecting on for future posts. The artwork I paired with those quotes was created by RedHeronLighthouse. The wildlife photos, as always, are from my backyard.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (male)Barred Owl. This encounter occurred several weeks ago, before I went on vacation. I’ve included three photos in this post, but I have several more, which I hope to share within the next few weeks. American Goldfinch (male)Untitled, paper collage, 2026A Red-bellied Woodpecker (male) grabbing a chunk of suetBlue JayBarred OwlUntitled, paper collage, 2026I saw some beautiful sweet cherries at Fresh Market yesterday, and my first thought was, “Cherry tart!” So, I brought them home and made a cherry galette (recipe here). It’s delicious, especially served with vanilla ice cream.A small harvest from the gardenUntitled, paper collage, 2026Carolina ChickadeeBarred OwlEastern Gray Squirrel. I don’t usually photograph this bird bath because it’s not as nice looking as my other one. It’s made from a plant saucer and an old strawberry planter. It’s quite popular with the little birds, and this squirrel seemed to enjoy it on a hot day.Mourning Doves
I really love this entry! So many delightful things to meditate on…the luscious sweet cherry tart, the photos of fresh garden produce and lovely owls and chickadees! And the included quotes and collage’ work round out this blog entry of creative endeavors…a collection that reflects you and your interests and ultimately your heart and soul :). Really really lovely. Thank you so much for sharing. I will be looking over this post a lot today…it bursts with so many delights!
Aw thank you so much, my friend! I enjoyed putting this post together…maybe I’ll do more like this. Sometimes it’s nice to share a little bit of everything. 🙂
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