For Sunday Sketches
Now the fun begins ~ Digging out of all the snow from the Blizzard of 2013. We are safe, cozy warm and weary, gratefully. Storms do have a way of draining the energy from people both during and after the storm.
So to renew I have relied on my photography, writing haiku and a small bit of art to infuse my spirit with creativity. Also, I have enjoyed just 'being' and reading some books. Also watched a DVD on the Zen of Painting by Jean Carbonetti ~ delightful and inspiring.
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For Carpe Diem Haiku ~ Chiyo-Ni Style
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For 'Shadow Shot Sunday'
The above shot is of an electronic candle that I leave in the kitchen window all year as a symbol of the Spirit of Light that is with me always.
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For 'Weekly To Shot' ~
The Blizzard of 2013 through the window.
It may not be my 'top shot' but it is what I have been looking at for several days now and there is beauty there.
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Finally ~ For 'Me' ~ Ever faithful and loving ~ ArtMuse Dog ^_^
We are linked with the following creative bloggers:
carpe diem haiku
shadow shot sunday 2
sunday sketches
weekly top shot
Wishing you the best in each day and warm thoughts of Spring.
Hugs and namaste,
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We love to have you post your comments, thoughts or questions to delight us all in the day ~ especially, ArtMuse Dog ^_^
QUOTE FOR THE DAY: 'Every gift from a friend is a wish for happiness.' ~ Richard Bach
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Hi Carol! I love your shots this week. I really like the tiny slip of shadow lines on the blinds...very creative!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend! :-)
Is "what" the answer to your question? :)
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Beautiful soft atmosphere in these photos! Adore the light and shadow on the blinds!
ReplyDeleteA great serie of shots!
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your snowy window shot is perfect- and I like the idea of a light in the window representing the spirit of light within us. Stay warm and safe !
ReplyDeleteGlad you're safe from the blizzard! And I love your Carpe Diem Haiku :) xo
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely post Carol. We had a snowstorm as well, I love the beauty of winter. ArtMuse looks snuggled in, and as cute as ever!
ReplyDeleteLovely candle shadows for the day!! Hope you're enjoying your weekend, Carol!
ReplyDeleteThe candle, even electronic, leaves a flame that flickers so we know it is alive, a sign of life. A small sign maybe, but it feels alive. The Blizzard 0f 2013 is an inconvenience for sure - but the purity of fresh snow, in any amount, is beautiful despite its cost. Yet, all this snow now leaves full reservoirs this summer as it melts. In this way, the blizzard is a blessing!
ReplyDeletewonderful how deep that haiku is.. and how it makes the reader reflect after..
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of the blizzard through the window. The sketches of the flowers are lovely, you have such a light touch!
ReplyDeleteA well done haiku in Chiyo-Ni's style.
ReplyDeleteWow, is all I can say about the blizzard, and it looks like another storm is heading your way in a day or two... stay warm and safe! Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #69!
ReplyDeleteI receive this post as a good new year gift.
ReplyDeleteA lot of happiness.
Happy SS...looks like you've found the perfect creative way to ride out the storm! beautiful poetry and awesome art.
ReplyDeleteLove that you leave the candle lit in the window all year. I am afraid that I am going to be looking at a blizzard through the window as Orko descends on Minnesota tomorrow.
ReplyDeletebeautiful flower sketches!
ReplyDeleteI think that glancing through your window is as close as I'd care to get to your blizzard. Glad you're safe and warm. Keep that candle burning. Namaste.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards and your photos. Gosh, that is alot of snow...we have got rain rain rain. Stay warm and safe.. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely post Carol, it's snowing here too, now for three days straight! Love your loose sketches and really true haiku! <3
ReplyDeleteIt is good to be aware that things are useless. There will come a time when we leave it all behind!
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the candle in the window is sweet.
ReplyDeleteFantastic sketches, they make a lovely collection!
ReplyDeleteThe snow is beautiful, ESPECIALLY if you're viewing it from a window while sitting in the warm house (my favorite way to admire it). :)
ReplyDeleteCarol, we share a similar frozen vista!...but it has been inspiring. I keep red xmas lights on my terrace year round to keep that perpetual light shining ...love your candle and your words are so true...BUT we can take that light with us and leave some behind for those we love...thanks for oyur insights and for ArtMuseDog! I love seeing that face! I am happy you have such a faithful companion.
ReplyDeleteGlad you survived the storm. Sounds like you made good use of the time. Your three card sketches are so sweet!
ReplyDeletei love your candle, i have them "lit" all the time here too, day and night. i love the thought of our light always shining for others to see.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday Sketching! Glad you braved the storm and came out okay, hope so. Sweet drawing/paintings and puppy. Out the window awesome to behold from sunny California! ;-)
ReplyDeleteCarol, I always enjoy coming here and feeling refreshed by your art and words when I leave. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely snowbound post! There is nothing like a blizzard to bring up back to basics! Especially loved the photo out the window!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots and haiku, and I'm glad the blizzard is over. Hopefully the shoveling also :-)
ReplyDeleteso even more storms for the eastern coast! I hope weather isn't like this all winter for you souls out there. stay warm and safe. love the view of the blizzard through the window, good place to be. I like the softness of your sketches.
ReplyDeleteHi again, Carol..you hav e inspired me to start taking more photos of my world. I went for a sunset stroll this evening and captured the beauty I sometimes take for granted...thank you! I posted them to my page if you have a quick chance to see them. I iamgined you and ArtMuseDog walking along the shore with me!
ReplyDeleteI love those sepia images.
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Have a great week ahead.
Lovre your photos - especially of your dog! The snow shot is great as are the shadows!
ReplyDeleteWith all the consumerism in the world, I wonder too. Beautiful. ;-)
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