MIndful, Day 344, For the Birds

A pair of beautiful blue jays arrived this morning at the bird feeder. I think they liked that I spilled half the seed on the ground  trying to fill the feeder. I wish I could have gotten closer to capture the brilliant blue on their feathers! A lovely treat on a sunny day.

Mindful, Day 343, Good Sight

Today I am mindful that having an experienced ophthalmologist and staying on top of things is a wonderful blessing. I took this visual field test today to see if I have any problems with glaucoma. Which it seems I don't except...  that I have an unusually shaped optic nerve and blindspot so maybe yes, maybe no. But at least I know that something is not quite right and we are on top of it. I think it's just I am a little "off".  Probably won't get any arguments from my family or friends on that one. :-)
NOTE the test shown is a sample -not mine!

Mindful, Day 342, Warm Up Time

Went to the Christmas Market in Chicago today and this is the thing that got my attention.  My daughter has seen the pigeons here before and said that she has seen some with singed feathers!  I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

Mindful, Day 341, Looking Forward

A few weeks ago I shot more Still Life in Indigo photos to add to my series. I just got the printed fabric back and am preparing them for stitching while we are gone in January and February. Most of this set combines leaves with other objects so it seems like my series are merging. I am looking forward to the meditative time I spend doing intense stitching on them.These are two of about twenty, not all of which will probably become part of the series. I am mindful that when you love what you do it is a joy to look forward to lots of work. I may need to remind myself of that again later!

Mindful, Day 340, The Blessing of Old Friends

I am mindful that this group of friends (our Fellowship Circle from church) have been our second family since 1972. Some people have moved elsewhere, others have joined and we have lost too many to death. But almost every month we get together for something fun and whenever the going gets tough this group will be there for you.  Last night was our holiday party and I gotta say we look pretty damn good after all these years.  Blessings to all.

Mindful, Day 339, Let it Snow

I am not a winter fan so it takes more effort for me to see something that delights me on this morning. But this comes close - the line pattern on the deck in the snow.

Mindful, Day 338, Repeat

This lonely chair at the Starline keeps capturing my attention on as I go in and out.  Last week it was the long shadows, today it is the interesting patterns and shapes created by it's structure.