by Great Joy Studio | Mar 26, 2010 | Personal Touch
This big old oak was the most interesting looking tree on our heavily wooded property. Full of twists and turns throughout it’s branches and right outside my back door. All the other oaks grew straight up, as you would expect, but this beauty, had loads of character. One could not help but be inspired by it, everyday, never taking for granted it’s grand size and shady splendor.
Topless Tree
One day while working outside I began to hear the cracking sound of something very large and very near. Surrounded by gigantic oaks, I started looking up in a “Chicken Little” like manner, somewhat panicked. Searching out the sound as quickly as I could, the crackling noise alarming and then suddenly, ka-BOOM! The enormous top of this tree came crashing down so loudly as if to shake the ground, about fifty feet from where I was standing.
Unknown Artist
Visually I have grieved it’s absence however, it has provided the studio with comfort and warmth for two winters. I’m burning the last of my favorite oak today on one of our last chilly mornings of the season.
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 25, 2010 | Personal Touch, Spiritual
Not too much turning green here yet, nothing except our hard
y crop of moss! This, after twenty years of sincere efforts to grow grass in the woods near our house. Dig that color! In the early morning sunlight it gives the appearance of a luscious, velvety, green coverlet.
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 24, 2010 | Personal Touch
All day yesterday, this blue bird ratta-tap-taped on my windows. Also repeatedly tried to fly through the window. He was too quick, though I tried, to capture his numerous attempts. He and the misses are building their nest in the house on our deck. Very entertaining, love to watch. Photos from inside, not great.
Mr.BluBird - "Woodsy Wanderers" Collection
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 22, 2010 | Personal Touch, Spiritual
Following a chilly, rainy weekend – Not yet ready to begin the coming work week. Good thing I went to church yesterday.
“Be strong and of good courage,” – Josh. 1:6
"Patches & Rhymes" - Collection
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 19, 2010 | Healthy Stuff
Hopefully no one is getting tired of my focus on the needed nutrients for controlling blood pressure. In my quest to find preferred methods of doing so, I am enjoying discoveries about food. Take Potassium, the previously mentioned report recommends a daily allowance of 4,700 milligrams. Sounded like a good place to start so, one last turkey baking for hours, was a good way to obtain more of this necessary nutrient and knock the chill off during the transitional weather.
Bird Bath
Buttered Bird
Bountiful Basted Bird
Early Bird
My only artful turkey I’m afraid is this early attempt, shown below, at a harvest greeting card.
Following turkey and taxes today, it’s back to the drawing board once again!
by Great Joy Studio | Mar 18, 2010 | Field Trip
Yes, It’s true, we took a rare trip to the city for a night out on the town. Our daughter and her hubs invited us out for St. Pat’s day last evening. They acquired four tickets for Powell Symphony Hall for an unexpected show called “Bowfire.” A total string experience, described as a meeting of critically acclaimed violinists and fiddlers whose expertise encompasses a diverse range of music. An amazing show, great company, an interesting trip downtown to take in the city lights, offers a whole new perspective and some fun.
Francis Xavior Cathedral - Grand Blvd
Fabulous "Fox" Theater - 1929
718 North Grand Blvd.
Powell Symphony Hall - Built 1925
