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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

A Positively May Tuesday

by Mauverneen

I saw her just inside the edge of the woods - where the mowed grass gives way to the weeds and the brambles and the trees grow undisturbed. The morning sun shone on her rust colored body, making a beautiful image for me to carry through the day. She looked different though, tense, standing more still than usual.

She walked slowly - very slowly - eventually coming out from the safety of the high grass and the tree limbs. Usually she looks around, then nibbles at the grass, or the branches, and moves on, but today she stood more still, more erect, more alert.

She took a few more steps, and then, behind her, out from the woods came her tiny fawn. Barely able to walk, it followed it's mother out into the grass. They moved slowly across the open space, eventually disappearing into the unmowed field, no doubt feeling safe once again.

It was a beautiful morning. Have a beautiful day.


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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Positively Routine

by Mauverneen

Hi there! I haven't been posting very regularly of late, but life has been pretty - boring. Even though it is boring, I sometimes don't know where the time goes.
I have my routine. When I first get up I make a pot of coffee, then I take my dog outside, then I fill the bird feeders. So far, nothing's changed - quarantine or no quarantine. I must admit to spending more time watching the birds though, and attempting to chase the squirrels. But they are bolder and don't run far when I make noise and, quickly return. A losing battle.

I have been attempting some painting. I started out with colored pencils, just to test my hand at drawing, then I moved on to watercolor pencils. I was using them too much like regular pencils and laying down too much color. But I've been practicing and I think I have found the technique. I'm not saying I'm any good at it, but at least I know what to do now. I think. I bought the pencils thinking they might be easier than regular watercolor paints, because I have never been able to do any good at all in that department, but I feel a bit more confident and think I am ready to break out the tubes! We shall see.
Anyone else around here bored with the rain? I have my plants, but can't get them in the ground - my garden space is nothing but a swamp! I don't think my plants will survive if I do get them in. I'm trying to come up with other options. I've been keeping them inside, but put them out this morning for a little bit of moisture.

If you're wondering about that first picture...
One cool thing I have found is this: If you cut the core of a bunch of leaf lettuce and put it in a container with just enough water to reach the bottom, it will grow! And quickly! I happened to have some leaf lettuce so I thought I'd give it a try. (the container is small - an empty OUI Yogurt) I think it won't be long until I can have a leaf or two on a sandwich.

Have a good week and stay healthy!

As always, words and photos are my own, and require permission to reprint.
However, feel free to share the blog in it's entirety. In fact, I encourage it!



Interested in photo prints? Contact me! maureenblevins@yahoo.com

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