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Pray for Peace
BAR HARBOR MAINE (Part 1): Acadia National Park, South Bubble, & Lobster...
My favorite autumn video on YouTube. Their hike is insane, gorgeous views and scary.
Mum, Weather, Drained & One Thing
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Middlebury Garden Center |
The large golden mums bloomed early. If I don't look close, then those mums have nice color.
The golden rust mums have been the most spectacular. The deeper red is a close second on length of bloom and vibrant color.
Next year will be easier to chose using my notes from this year.
Indigenous Peoples' Day
PBS Programing
This is the long weekend of October celebrating on Monday,
Searching the local PBS schedules, thinking I will find programs about the Indigenous people of America, I find nothing being aired today. Instead, one station has an afternoon marathon, for a Black American series, and the other station is airing programs about Elvis.
I'm guessing this is only Sunday. There will probably be programs about Indigenous people tomorrow. On Monday, 9 October 2023 EDT, one station at 10 PM EDT has a program schedule to be aired, "The American Buffalo: A Story of Resilience," hosted by Judy Woodruff. The Vermont PBS station has nothing about American Indigenous people on Indigenous People's Day.
I have no words.
Reflection Monday, October 2023
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The Pondering Squirrel |
Pumpkins & Crafts
Links to websites with lovely pumpkin
Three 7.5 to 2.5 inch pumpkins in the kitAn easy way to gorgeous up a faux pumpkin
Hurry Back on Etsy, Faux Rustic Wood Pumpkins
Love the rustic look!
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Salt Dough Pumpkin Face at Salty Pumpkin Crafts |
Arranging Furniture Fun
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Abstract Untitled |
The change of seasons means moving furniture to the winter arrangement. Table space is premium for craft, sewing and art projects. This year there will be more surface area to use after I finish making a larger craft table.
The wood card table will be used for puzzles, and odd projects like a place to allow things to dry.
During the furniture moving, there's also clearing out stuff. The tall trash can where I stored rolled up drawings, wallpaper and such is now a clothes hamper. A file cabinet is in the corner instead. More has moved here and there to organize, tidy up, declutter. I've also found small projects to add to the cold weather indoors project basket.
The abstract is one such discovery rolled in a tube with other stuff. I recall it as being on gesso primed paper. To my surprise, it is on primed canvas without a stretcher.
Who know moving furniture could be so much fun.
I found a 1982 duck applique and stuffed decoy book with the pattern; a cross stitch door pull kit; wood pieces for projects; tons of buttons; a knitting project; drawing paper; and more.
So that's where that was!...ruled.
Day 259 of Week 37, September 2023
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Creeping Smartweed (Persicaria longiseta) |
The location of the random photograph is a mystery to me. Taken in 2014, I see a piece of blue braided strap, a chunk of red sandstone, and, a dry leaf in the center that looks like a duck. The dark area is a deeper crack the red sandstone leans over.
Big landscapes leave out the small things we are closer to. The amount of feeling we have for the outdoors, the large and small views, I feel, doesn't differ widely. I believe our need to connect to Nature is one size fits it all.
Have a naturally wondrous weekend!
Tis the Season to Shop Coffee Mugs
Bennington Potters Tankard Mug
Made in Vermont, quality and style for a crisp and robust morning
Crate and Barrel Lina blue stripe mug
Pretty round shape, wear a stripe tee and dream of summer sailing as the snow falls
Etsy, Woodland Forest Mug
A beautiful cozy and rustic design ready for a dash of cinnamon
Pottery Barn, Pumpkin Mugs set of 4
A lovely bright orange pumpkin favorite
Target, Wild and Free Mug
Colorful birds and fruit fun design
Sheepscot River Pottery, Maine Isle Barrel Mug
Made in Maine barrel mugs in various designs
Deneen Pottery, Love + Protect Your Parks, National Parks Series
Footed, green glazed and sturdy with a beautiful park design
Blanket Creek Pottery, Rustic red mug
Curved with wonderous shape, a mug for day dreaming
Set of 4 Rustic and colorful at a good price
Folklore & Forecasts
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Wooly Bear Caterpillar 2014 |
According to folklore, the longer the brown band on the Wooly Bear caterpillar, the milder the winter. In 2014, the band was long, visible as he scurried stretched out across the driveway.
North American Winter 2014~2015
Maybe the Wooly Bear isn't such a good weather predicter.
Creating & Holiday Preparations
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Handmade Holiday Stockings |