waiting for occupancy
Bluebird houses, all in a row, wait for the bluebirds’ return.
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From the category archives:
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Wabi-Sabi--First in a Series
Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. –Leonard Cohen
I am working in my photography archives, inspired to begin a new project that celebrates the beauty in the old, the worn, the natural, the simple, the impermanent, the imperfect. The photos reflect the ancient Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, a combination of two words: wabi which translates as humble, and sabi which indicates the beauty found in the natural passing of time. It is an aesthetic which focuses on a gentle acceptance of transience, and of the quality of beauty in ephemeral things.
In part, perhaps wabi-sabi is to the East what beauty in perfection is to the West.
In applying the concept to your life, the practice of wabi-sabi invites you to slow down, attach value to a simpler life-style, and de-emphasize the material goods in your life. It offers encouragement to find beauty in the unexpected. It provides for a deeper connection with nature, and a deeper connection with the people around you.
The photograph of these rusted spokes is the first in a series. It was taken deep in the woods in a less-traveled part of Door County in northern Wisconsin last summer..
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another summer memory
Remembering summer, long walks through the prairie, bathed in soft evening light from the slowly setting sun.
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remembering summer
I’ve been working on my photography portfolio and wading through thousands (yes, thousands) of images, deleting most and working on a few. This is one of the photos that caught my eye, I think because the leaves of the plant seem almost like a shadow.
It’s nice to be going through summer photos right now. I am trying to take each day as it comes, and appreciate February as it is, but I do admit my heart and soul are waiting for warmer weather and the appearance of wildflowers and color again.
The photo of the clover was taken last summer in Door County, one of my favorite places in Wisconsin, and where I go when I want to get away.
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How Much More Winter, Little Guy?
Happy Ground Hog’s Day, wherever you may be, and whatever your forecast. We all know winter will last as long as winter lasts, no matter what the groundhog does, but it adds a bit of fun in the middle of a long winter. Might as well enjoy winter now, now that the temps are at least tolerable when you need to be outside for awhile.
I don’t mind snow. I don’t like ice storms, though they do offer spectacular photo ops, nor below zero temperatures much, but we shouldn’t see too much more of that, even in Wisconsin.
Soon, soon. . .Spring. I’d be happy to have Spring visit in 6 weeks. (Mid-March! Wow! That would be great!) But the groundhog, whether or not he sees his shadow this far north, he never seems to be too accurate.
I had to cheat a bit – this is a prairie dog, but I figured since I was in prairie land, the substitution would work.
No matter. Hope your ground hog (?) behaves a bit more scientifically than my guy does. 
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Deep Freeze
This year the Winter Solstice is on Sunday, December 21st. This day has the distinction of being the shortest day of the year and also the longest night of the year. In Wisconsin, once we pass the 21st, we have the pleasure of seeing each day get a bit longer as each night grows a bit shorter. I’m all for that plan.
I have always loved this take on the passing of time by dear Dr. Seuss.
How did it get so late so soon?
It’s night before it’s afternoon.
December is here before it’s June.
My goodness how the time has flewn.
How did it get so late so soon?
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Y is for Yellow, as Bright as the Sun
Z is for ZZZs, My Work Here is Done
It’s a Wrap on the Alphabet, the End of the Year.
Here’s to a Holiday Season, Filled with Good Cheer.
To You and Yours, the Very Best
Bo
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U's for Umbrella, May Apples' Rendition
V is for Vane, a Cow with a Vision
W's for Wiener-mobile, an Icon It's True
X is for eXercise, on a Bike with a View
For the final installment, see A Wisconsin Alphabet – The Finale . Or start at the beginning with A Wisconsin Alphabet – A through D.
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Q's for Queen Anne's Lace, White Flowers She Wears
R is for Rivalry, the Packers and Bears
S is for Sailing, Sunset is Nigh
T is for Trees, and a Train Rushing By
Continue with A Wisconsin Alphabet – U through X or start at the beginning with A Wisconsin Alphabet – A through D.
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M is for Mailbox, Smashed by a Plow
N is for Nest, Tucked in a Bough
O is for Orchids, Botanical Treasures
P is for Pots, All Sizes and Measures
Continue with Wisconsin Alphabet – Q through T, or start at the beginning at A Wisconsin Alphabet – A through D.
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