It’s #worldphotographyday I am told. So, tonight, I’m going to look at my camera roll and post five images that I shot this past week. Five images that capture my heart and say this is good. Because we need as much good as possible. Amen.
New art processes–bundling papers to dye and create new papers.
New art companions with easy grip crayons–plus they taste good, too.
Visiting geese and egrets…surprise.
Old barbed wire fences still standing–a nod to a beautiful history.
Finding the perfect resting place after a busy morning of block stacking and story land. Naps are bonus! My sis knitted this blanket for my husband during his hospice time and Sofia connected with it today.
It was hard to choose five. What’s on your camera roll this week? What images made you pause and smile?
To the person who posted on FB: My weekend’s gonna suck. Geez,woman. You’re mid-forties. Did your daughter die in a wreck today? At some point, it helps us all if you would shut up.
Shameful. I know. But I’m sick of whiners.
And this: I love you all but you shouldn’t post if you have a drink because an alcoholic might see it and be tempted. You should be a witness.
Really? What about the posts of family parties for folks who lost their family? Why post wedding pics? It might upset a widow. What about those cute baby pics? Does that harm the infertile?
You may sense a different voice today.
It’s still me. I’m just weary of people who still refuse to realize: This. Moment. Is. All. We. Get. For. Sure.
Not the next one. This one. So for heaven’s sake, try/attempt/make some kind of effort to see a glimpse of good.
Here are mine, in the midst of a sorrowful, heartbreakingly sad week for friends I know…still, I was present to see:
1) a friend gave me a stack of art supplies and, at the last second said Wait. I have one more thing if you even want this. This turned out to be an Infant Jesus of Prague statue…He is my favorite, unbeknownst to her until that moment.
2) instant coffee dyed art papers. This led to clothesline stringing and more art making. I need this in my life.
3) lighting a candle in a church on my one- year-old granddaughter’s birthday. Holding the match with her. Watching her eyes widen at the light. Knowing in that moment we each get that chance to witness. Don’t miss it…
4) a publication called womankind. Look it up. It is the real deal and a place of ad free inspiration for creatives.
5) knowing. The greatest gift of all…realizing we can lose it all in an instant. Cherishing the people (ourselves included) that we see each day.
Love and mercy. I still have a way to go, but I’m trying.
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