Bringing the 100 Day Project to a Close

 The 100 Day Project has been in full swing since the end of February 2022.  Here are the posts from day #61 - day #100.

#61/100 "Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when dawn is still dark." Tagore

#62/100 "The butterfly counts not months but moments and has time enough." Tagore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#63/100"  

if 

the ocean can calm itself, 

so can you, 

we are both salt water mixed with air." Nayyirah Waheed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#64/100 "You just have to settle for nothing less than 

being fully alive--to show up, be who you are, and share your gifts." 

                                                                 Gabriella Roth 

 

#65/100 cutting the backing fabric for a new art quilt called Spring

 

#66/100 Some tail feathers getting lots of detail with machine quilting

#67/100 Watercolor and words to inspire

"A walk in the woods is good for the soul." Heather Stibbufsen

#68/100 After a long hike on this day, Thich Nhat Hanh has the most beautiful words.

"Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet."

#69/100 Some loops on the bird body getting some stitching

#70/100 "Happiness is contagious." Marie Forleo  And getting outside brings on the happiness.

#71/100 Tara, my artist cat is waiting for me to get back to stitching.  My friend, Kim said "Tara's waiting for the bird."

 

 

 

 

#72/100 detail of the leaf stitching

#73/100 "my mother was my first country; the first place i ever lived."  Nayyirah Waheed

I've been thinking about my Mom often in this May spring time.  It was her favorite season, her birthday, May 6 and Mother's Day all wrapped in a beautiful bundle for her.

#74/100 A bit of mindfulness reminder from Tich Nhat Hanh, 

"The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment."

#75/100 Oh the flowers are blooming on the quilt; just like what is happening with spring in Minnesota.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#76/100 Feet, eggs and nest stitching happening

 

#77/100 "No matter what people tell you, WORDS and IDEAS can change the world." Robin Williams

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#96/100 Two Friends

 

"Behold Wonder."  Richard Bach

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"Make each day your masterpiece."  John Wooden

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"Joy is your birthright." Leslie Santos

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"Hold out your hands to feel the luxury of sunbeams."  Helen Keller

During the 100 day project I stitched, painted, found poems that I loved, wrote poetry that I put on my own fiber art, used #hashtags more then I ever have and played in new ways with color and words.  It was a fun challenge.  I found some other artists who were also doing this challenge and that was fun too. The project concluded on June 16, 2022.  I posted almost every day consecutively--sometimes I'd miss a day, sometimes I'd post twice in a day.  I was quite excited to do this challenge.

If you're curious about the other art works that I posted earlier check them out here:

The Beginning of the 100 Day Project

Midway of the 100 Day Project

More Updates on Mankato Ave, Winona

 

Following signs is very important in this time of extensive construction.

 

This  huge pile of soil is on the side of the road on Mankato Avenue.  This is just South of Target.

Some of the sidewalks are closed with a little vocal machine to help a vision impaired person know not to proceed. Hmmm, I wonder where that person would go.

This section of Mankato is two lanes--one in each direction.

Lot of heavy equipment moving soil and rock.

These lanes of Mankato are heading South near the hospital toward Highway 61.

The intersection of Mankato and Highway 61 has some interesting ways to get through.  Temporary signal lights help the traffic flow but there are delays.

Taking deep breaths; avoiding the early morning, noon and 4-5pm times are helpful in avoiding great delay.

Farmer Running for Senate from Southeast Minnesota

 

Dan Wilson is running for Senate in the 2022 election.  

Two young supporters created a sign in support, "Farmer for Senate."

 

"As a beginning farmer I’ve seen the difficulty of land access that prevents bright, innovative young people from getting into the business; I have seen older, experienced farmers driven to the wall by unfair prices and corporate consolidation. If you elect me I will work to put more money in Soil and Water Conservation Districts and to invest and explore innovative new ideas like a fair trade milk and beef program and payroll cost share for farmers."

 

Dan's cows

It's official, Dan Wilson for Senator with a group of loyal supporters.

Learn more at his website: Dan Wilson danwilsonforsenate.com

Dan Wilson

 Follow and support Dan Wilson on his website or facebook page.

 

Creating Safer Roads on Winona's East End

It's been decided to create four roundabouts on Mankato Ave in Winona, Minnesota, USA.  And the work and busy traffic with reduced lanes is going strong.

There are many orange cones.  And this exist may be gone now as they prepare for this roundabout.

Roads are closing to allow work people to do the job.

Another barrel shot at Mankato Avenue and Sarina Street.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm using my bike to make my way on shorter trips.  There are some ingenious ways to work with all the construction.

More construction updates coming soon.

Be safe moving through Mankato to Hwy 61.  Allow extra time and remember to breathe.

  

Springtime in Winona

 

Flowering Tree near the east lake in Winona.

Redbud trees and crabapple trees create lots of color.  The crabapples are also very fragrant.

May 8, Bluffs surround Winona

May 15, Green bluffs surround Winona. A very dramatic change in the landscape!

Midland shooting stars in bloom

Ferns are coming up out of the rich leafy ground cover.

See the dark green at the center of the picture above.  That's some of the fern leaves getting ready to unfold open.  The leaves appear to be creating a circular hug around one another.

The fresh evergreen growth at the tips of the branches are fresh with new life.

The delicate pink of the Midland Shooting Star from another angle.  The colors are so beautiful together.

Ferns and violets growing together.

The invitation to hike the Holzinger Lodge Trails.  Join us sometime!

Spring in Minnesota

 

May 1st, the tulips that I bought at the last Indoor Farmer's Market were coming to their last days.  And incredibly beautiful on the inside.

Around my house, the tulips were not blooming yet.  The hyacinth were coming:

It was still quite cold--not much color on the branches of the trees yet.

I'm still wearing a wool sweater.  Happy for sun! Squinty eyes

Scilla, the little blue flowers symbolize loyalty, fidelity and constancy.  The work on the land, in our relationships, in our homes.

 

Got my bike out for the first rides of the season; early May is still very brown.

May 8th, warmer for a hike up to the Ice Park and found a little bloodroot.  It's about 3" tall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The hike up to Sugarloaf had a bit of color with the yellow bellworts, an early spring native flower. 

Fringe tulips from my friends at Windy Ridge selling at the first outdoor Farmer's Market.

The fringe tulips inner beauty.

The cherry blossoms in all their splendor on the east end of the big lake.

 

Setting sun.  These beautiful days. Breathe in their beauty.  With the heat spike of last week, many early flowers had one day.  Breathe it in.  More next week!

Flow to Your True Home

The Brook, The Creek, The River Flow

 

The water of the brook sings a song of joy as it flows

It has a conversation that only it can understand,

or perhaps a grasshopper at the edge of the brook

can understand

scratching its legs

it seems to nod in agreement to the brook.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The creek tinkles

like bells that a nearby fairy can hear.

The creek dances on the

banks and splashes and plays.

 

The river moves slowly

continuing toward the sea. It says,

“I am too sleepy to hurry or create such chatter.”

Then it flows down a hill

and starts to pick up speed and finds its

voice. 

A soft roar at first,

growing more steady as it caresses boulders and rocks.

A chatter of jubilation as it twists and turns

knowing that the sea is its true home.

                                         MaryLee Eischen April 2022

Where is your true home?