street kid

A series of pictures showing Logan (my great-nephew, for those of you who don't know) playing in the street with big chalks. This was at a recent block party. He's 22 months now.

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3 year blogaversary

This is my 3 year anniversary of blogging. I still can't believe I've done it this long, but I guess it is a mainstay in my life.

Also of note is that Logan will be 22 months old tomorrow. He is just eatable, he's so cute. He's starting to say lots of things. He loves buses, cars, dinosaurs and teddy bears. Here are some pics of him, mostly taken by his mommy, Melissa, on her cell phone.

(Logan and Mommy)

(Logan in mommy's running shoes)

(Yum!)

the sea that I remember

you were the mariner
wayward, seaward

I was the mist
you entered
one balmy night
there by the docks
beneath moonlight and sunrise

a tip of your hat
swept me under your spell
as the fog came a-creepin'
and the waters did swell

your eyes drew me in
you were all scruff and ready
my heart was wide open
my balance quite steady
before the sight of you tipped me
leeward and aft
and after that it was anyone's guess
at direction

this afternoon

Evie and I collaborated on this haiku.

this afternoon

the thunder crackles
a light spirit appearing
through blackening clouds

early morning haiku

a cloud opening
something on the horizon
new vistas ahead

autumn's on her way

Last night the wind started to change. It gusted and roared, and pushed all of that dreaded humidity away! Today it is a fabulous 58F, and I can feel that beautiful season of Autumn arriving.

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waitin' on a friend

to come home, so we can hang out, And then I got this music in my head.

crone revisited

I have added some trimmings to the Crone, and she is called The Amber Crone (an Autumn Crone).
The eyelash trimming reminded me of colorful leaves, and the trimming on bottom reminds me of tree roots.
My friend, evie ,
has also completed her doll for our Equinox project...it is her first polymer clay doll...please go take a look, and comment if you'd like.

autumn crones

I started on an Autumn Crone for my Equinox project. Very unfortunately, the clay burned and cracked in the oven, even though I had correct temps (verified w/thermometer). Very disappointing.
Well, anyway, she is a very rough figure, I only spent a couple of hours on it. ... clay over a gourd and a mini flower pot turned upside down.
I like her despite her burnt appearance. I don't think she's done though, and I don't know her name yet.

I may start another crone for the project, since this one didn't turn out so well.

birds flying by

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