Dreaming of Monet...

Looking at these beautiful lilies proliferating day by day I am struck with the thought of what life must have been like for Claude Monet with his lily ponds at Giverny near Paris. He must have had an idyllic life painting and experiencing the joys of colour and form. This photograph of lilies here at Peruville captures a hint of such beauty...

We now have two chipmunks feasting on our nut feeder... and this afternoon a bright red cardinal stopped by for a while. We are expecting storms tomorrow and I can't wait to see the pond in the rain...


Nicholas

What a privilege to sit quietly and observe. To witness the elements of nature, to hear the wind, to feel the rain.


As I watched this woodpecker and her young return to the feeder numerous times these past few days, I was quite amazed by her ability to balance. She is flexible and focused, and by being so, she is able to feed herself and provide for her young. She is able to survive and hopefully thrive.


Balance is the key. Flexibility is a necessity. Focus...penultimate. 


What extraordinary lessons these winged teachers are giving me. My job, as student, is to move toward the stillness...


Judy