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
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