tweet tweet :: likely and unlikely visitors

male cardinals are lighting the fresh snow

about 6 make constant visits, with their ladies, to my mother's feeders.

although they are common here - their plumage boasts greatly in winter

we also have an unlikely visitor for this time of year:

a couple of robins peeping from the trees

they nestle on the earth which house's heat has kept defrosted

(Patrick must think i'm a nut -

spending so much time with my camera to my eye -

trying desperately to get a nice picture of birds)

lovely to not busy myself with "should do's"

i'm simply enjoying feeding pound upon pound of seed

to these feathered beaus

Christmas was splendiferously busy

and felt wonderful

now it's time to hunker in and hibernate slightly.

keep warm,

L

xx

finally feeling Christmas

it's a hard transition to go from full-force school & making

to relaxing and allow myself to nestle in

to the holiday season

i always worry that "feeling" wont come

without fail - it returns like the Midwestern snow cover

12 inches of snow on the earth's floor helps

however, the greatest way to achieve that Christmas warmth

is thinking of the people I love,

the year's blessings,

and the lingering hopes and long-shots of the future

mostly those people who I care about so deep in my heart

describing it does not come easy

so for now ---- i'm enjoying the time off --- and being with Patrick, my family & friends

hope the holidays are finding you well,

Lynsey

xx

go out !

hello hello!

it's not too often i have the time on my hands to stroll about
enjoying the sunshine
but today i HAD to make time

morning brought the cool breath of autumn
which the afternoon continues to exhale

my lungs are fresh today
my pedals were pushed faster than usual
carrying my body through the spots of sun and shade

strange how a little piece of nature can go so far
20 minutes outside & i feel revived
*sigh*

hope the day is treating you well
& that you make a little moment for yourself
to experience the wondrous change

xo,
Lynsey

Happy Birthday to Canada!

Here's to you O' CANADA!

I'll be wearing my sweet little maple leaf necklace all day, and for the occasion have marked it do [today only] by more than 20%! This piece is on special sale for today only to get you in the spirit of our great neighbors to the North!

A little about the pendant, it's a handmade maple leaf, which captures a delightful sense of warmth, color, and beautiful glow of Autumn/Fall. I've done this in a special transparent enamel, allowing a subtle shimmer when the light reflects just right.

Enameling, put in its simplest terms is fusing of glass to metal at temperatures of around 1500 degrees F. The pendant measures just about .75" (shy of 2mm)and hangs from a 18" sparkling sterling silver chain.

Hope you enjoy the day!
Cheers