Tuesday, March 9, 2010

My Morning Visitor & Journal Pages


Last night we had some of the coldest weather of the winter - as odd as that may seem! My feathered friends were really busy this morning trying to take in some calories. We have a pair of Downy Woodpeckers (this is the male) that come to feed generally 4 times a day. They are particularly fond of suet. I remember the first time I found Downy Woodpecker feathers on the forest floor. I was in awe of the lovely rows of white dots - and did not yet know what bird they were from. The Downy's have since become one of my favorite birds and I so pleased that they enjoy visiting us! We had 8 finches on one feeder this morning too and the Juncos literally looked like a moving ground cover! I hung the first of our many hummingbird feeders up this past weekend. Generally they arrive on or near St. Patrick's day, but this year, with everything else happening so early, I think they may show up early. I wanted to be ready for them.

These are two of three journal pages that are in a 'traveling' journal. Ultimately, the journal (which is one of three different ones going around) will be auctioned off and the proceeds will benefit a children's charity. The idea was the brain child of Kim Owens  (with Jennifer Maroney) on her Yahoo group called Blissfully Art Journaling. There are three journals that are making the rounds with themes based on love, friendship and an open category. These are for the 'love' journal.

The page below includes the Albert Einstein quote that says 'There are two ways to live your life; one is as though nothing is a miracle- the other is as though everything is a miracle'. Makes sense to me!


The page below contains an ee cummings poem that I have always rather liked. At first glance the words mean little but if you say it over and over the meaning becomes more apparent - at least to me it does.
Love is a place
& through this place of
love move
(with brightness of peace)
all places

yes is a world
& in this world of
yes live
(skilfully curled)
all worlds

6 comments:

Sandy said...

Wonderful journal pages-must do some. The bird is fun.

Jeannie said...

We have a downy hanging out also. They are so cute. I know what you mean about the Juncos, it looks like the ground is moving. Love the journal pages. Take care and keep warm!

phonelady said...

i did not know you liked ee cummings as well that is awesome .

La Tea Dah said...

I've had a most delightful visit here today, as I always do. You make me think outside of the box, which really pleases me.

Enjoy a delightful day on one of the most beautiful islands on earth!

LaTeaDah

Kim S Owens said...

Absolutley wonderful!! Can't wait to see them in person - it's always so much more powerful when you can touch the art. Thanks so much for participating and making such amazing art. Love ya xoxox

Kim S Owens said...

Me again ... I have awarded you the Kreativ Blogger award. Check out the details on my blog. Happy Saturday!
kso of Blissfully Art Journaling
xoxoxo

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