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Late September
Lakr Michigan is only about 20 minutes away from home, but for some strange reason, I hadn't visited it in years.
The air was baking hot, and the water was deliciously cool.
It helps to change the routine once in a while.
Back to work, inspired by the lake.
August 9
The picture is a liitle blurry, but look at the right side of the flower - it's a baby praying-mantis!
I didn't even see him until I put this picture on the computer....:)
Granny's Birthday
This is my Grandmother's birthday. She shared her love of life, color, art, beauty and growth with all of us.
Granny would be 115 years old today!
July
How quickly the summer days race along! The garden calls to me even in my dreams.
The delphiniums are my latest loves....
The colors and fragrances, watering and weeding are distracting me from dyeing or spinning or sewing...
Not entirely though...:)
June 20
Quiet misty morning. Our youngest son will fly away today.
The days rush along so quickly. It's good to notice the small and wonderful changes.
Classic June
The un-mowed patch of grass on the corner was like a silvery-green sea this morning.
Happy morning
Our youngest son is coming home today to vist after a really long time.
This is a very happy morning...:)
In the midst of major tidy-ing up, I came across these little odds and ends of wool yarn. They were dyed with cochineal, indigo, and coreopsis flowers.
June 4 2019
Summer in this old neighborhood. The next-door neighbor's porch is crumbling, The big elm tree had to be trimmed a bit more.
Beauty lives in both growth and decline.
Chubby robin children on the front porch yesterday evening
I love this part of town.
June 2019
Lots of rain lately. The columbines are blooming.
It's fun to plant a packet of mived color columbine seeds. These were planted last year and the blooms are a lovely suprise.I love their color and shape.
Sunlight between storms. (Yes, the garage has seen better days.)
Muddy path
Dry land!
Madder silks
I've been gathering amd sorting some madder dyed silks .
Organza
Raw silk
May 11
Woad in bloom. Simple and sweetly scented.
It looks a little weedy next to the fancy tulips, but it's just as precious to me.
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