The purple coneflowers are in full bloom at Kinstone. This butterfly is having some nectar.
Kristen holding a kitty, now named Poppy that was dropped off at Kinstone.
We decided to walk the labyrinth
A slow meditative walk to the center and then out.
Looking at all the amazing huge stones.
My friend, Carolyn.
When the stones make one look small. Photo credit: Carolyn O' Grady.
Animals at Kinston too. See Kinstone in the Autumn. Hope you can visit soon.
Painting with acrylic paints started for me this past winter. I'm having fun with swirls and colors and adding poems. "The heart that lives is always young." Greek Proverb
This Rumi poem resonates with me as huge and amazing:
"You are not a drop of water in the ocean, you are the entire ocean in a drop."
"Help me always speak the truth quietly,
To listen with an open mind when others speak
And to remember the peace that may be found in silence."
Cherokee Prayer
"Be brave enough to live at the center of your world."
Depok Chopra
"It's all about loving,
Day to Day
there is so much to enjoy and be grateful for."
Melanie Circle
The art above is painted on 8" x 10" canvases.
I've been writing some poems and short pieces; I hope that they will be part of my art one day soon. Stay tuned!
Enjoy.
Farmer's Market located at Levee Park is a vibrant way to start off your Saturday morning with coffee or chai, bakery, vegies, flowers, meats, and more. Meet up with friends and family for lots of smiles.
This woman is sporting a very fun bag. Earlier this spring, masks were worn at Farmer's Market. Now that the CDC has lifted some of the restrictions for mask wearing for those who have been fully vaccinated, masks are not required.
Tove, a friendly person who answers your questions. She is one of the Farmer's Market coordinators.
A bit of picnic and frocking before Jamie heads to work.
A wonderful cafe restaurant in downtown Winona
Delicious coffee, gelato, pastries, sandwiches and pasta. Join us for the fun at Cafe Sapori de Sicilia
This happy bird mural was created by Sarah Johnson, Winona's Creative Laurette.
A very fun family lives here with active children who have great imaginations.
Wander around the friendly streets of the East End of Winona near Sobieski Park and Community Center and you'll find this cheerful, bright mural.
The Poets Laureate of Winona, Jim Armstrong, Ken McCullough, Emilio DeGrazia, Nicholle Ramsey published a new book called Crossings. Their book launch was held at the History Center. Each poet read a portion from the book. Nicholle Ramsey was not able to attend; her brother Lucus Ramsey read several of her poems.
Jim Armstrong
Ken McCullough
Emilio DeGrazia
Lucas Ramsey
It was a lovely evening of poetry, music by Bell House Band and Jim Reineke along with delicious food and drink.
This is my prairie front yard in Winona, Minnesota. This is when the butterfly weed and pale purple coneflowers, echinacea pallida are blooming. The yellow coneflowers are echinacea paradoxa.
I'm creating a wall art quilt that will feature wild grasses and flowers. I took a trip out to Prairie Moon Nursery to see some wildflowers growing in mixed plantings and take some pictures.
A sea of pale purple coneflowers and a native sunflower variety.
The light on this afternoon was interesting--sometimes sunny and other times cloud covered.
A mixed planting of rattlesnake master
A closer image of the field of rattlesnake master from the above picture.
A bit closer still
Updates coming on the progress of the quilt.
Can you cat nap? I'm not a person who naps easily. I think that I need to take lesson from my cats.
June 1st rolled around and it was instantly hot in Minnesota. These cats took full advantage to sleep as much as possible.
Tara on the back of the couch on a favorite quilt.
Norris sleeping on a bag on a chair. He had a habit of not supporting his head, and had fallen off the chair when his head got too heavy and upset his balance in his sleep.
Tara helping in the studio. What a good girl.
My friend's cat. Life is good when you can sleep in an elevated basket!
