Discoveries

Stepping aside from the rush of the season, it's difficult to keep my thoughts within reason. I have discovered quite a few things recently many of which wouldn't be of interest to readers of my blog. They are valuable to me and go a long way to help me make decisions as this year ends.

I have enjoyed blogging but feel I have to consider if I will continue in 2012. I will still share my photos via Instagram or Twitter as I still love my iPhone and the freedom it gives to me. I am grateful for the friendships I have made this year, sharing with friends from all corners of the world. I have learned a lot and enjoy the richness of each culture. Friendships mean a lot to me, they help me to feel stronger.

I can't express how I am feeling suffice to say this time of year has slowed me down, if I can't give my best to this blog then it's time to rest. December has taken a lot out of me.

Thank you for reading my ramblings this year. I'm just tired right now.....minib


Edit: 27.12.2011

I just have to share the beautiful tweet sent to Del and myself today from our friend @beezpoetry

@Ysabeluna @minibtweet my words ~tiny like violets~ shy in the quietness of this space~ sends you christmas cheer & Newyears best~♡ B xxxx

To follow friends like this on twitter brings joy through 140 characters everyday

Study

I've been quiet, moments are precious, memories poignant. Life races in this mad Christmas rush.

I watch outside the little birds unaware, they are hungry, they are thirsty we help to provide their daily needs. A thrush appears, I smile at her elegance as she pecks an apple.

I watch people, most rushing past without acknowledgement of who is around. I sit watching, thinking how much I want to care for those who are lonely or sad at this time of year.

I have selected this photo taken the other day. Study these faces, what do they say?

Today I missed an opportunity of a photo which told a story to me. Oh how I wish I could represent what I saw with a photo as words don't add the emotion I had in my eye.

An elderly man, boots worn and dirty grasping a new blanket he had just bought. He may have been cold last night, spent his money today on something to comfort and warm.
Did he have anyone at home, was he lonely or just going about his business?

I will never know and don't have a photo to show as I was too busy watching the road.

Roots!

Waiting to see the dentist occupied my mind by taking a few photos. I am always nervous especially so today as I knew I would be back.

I suppose I should be glad I have roots in my teeth! Was the lady in this photo sitting sideways to plan her escape route along with me?

Feet first when I heard my name there wasn't a root he didn't check but I wasn't relaxed enough to take a photo in the surgery the one without an escape route

More feet next blog

Material Things

Time out over the weekend
Time to think
Time to see......the world around me but best of all quality time with dad!


As we enter into one of the busiest times of year the world spins by me. Am I the only one to try and justify why commercialism and materialistic things seem more important than anything else?

December a time to remember, a time to celebrate, a time to reach out and care.

I have stepped back, checked reality, know I need to focus on what is important to me. I miss a lot of things which I cannot replace, apart from my memories which I have locked away. Families brought together yet do we have the closeness we should have all year round?

I watched families on Saturday, took a lot of photos as I felt the genuine care these families had for each other. Children were hugged, people met with smiles and conversations were shared, no-one noticed my camera so nobody posed with a smile. I like that!

I sit silently, typing and trust I will keep my focus on things which are very important which cannot be bought at any price.

I have chosen beautiful textiles to represent my blog post. I would love to share the photos of families but sad to say in our world to show these people without their consent would be neglectful of their privacy yet they lent so much quality to my weekend....something they didn't know and my camera reflected.

Perhaps someday I will create a collage of people who paint my world and help me to think and be creative.
I am inspired by people when I have my iPhone camera to hand

Out again this week, what or who will I see?

Startling Starlings

No photo today just sharing an experience we had when out for a walk.
I dislike the road we had to walk back along especially late afternoon when the traffic is building up. It's quite steep so I was quiet (for a change) saving my breath for walking!

We have often observed Starlings gathering in the electricity lines overhead. They seem to meet there before going to their roosting place each evening. The noise was incredible, drowning out the intrusive noise of the traffic.

We had to look up, the lines were dense black with the birds, the volume of their 'chat' increasing notably then suddenly silence then 'swoosh!' we were left listening to the traffic which seemed to fade into insignificance after experiencing the sight and sound of the Starlings!

We watched as the black blanket swooped the air, they timed everything perfectly, each bird in tune, working together. Their final note ended precisely at exactly the same time! Incredible but why am I surprised....it's nature

We could almost touch the silence left in the air as the last wing disappeared. Never think they are only Starlings

Visual and audible picture left in my mind, something my camera couldn't capture or recreate

My Wall

Just outside my window nature has painted leaves, visually they appear to light up on fire the colours are so vivid.

Soon they will be gone until next year. Today I didn't just pass them by, I realised the leaves are falling one by one. Nothing is wasted we collect the fallen leaves, compost into a leaf mould to use in the garden, Robin knows were we keep them!

Recycling in tune with the painter ~ nature ~ naturally

Nature's garland of leaves

Speak soon

Rememberance Day

Sharing a picture I stitched several years ago, many shades of red threads, hours of creativity, reminding me of the months spent sewing just one of many pictures we have on our walls helped to calm my mind, escaping the rush of the world around.

Remembering a different aspect of my creativity, one which I thoroughly enjoy as I can express my need of perfection, not always a good point but a skill passed down our family line. Remembering my grandparents and much loved and missed mum.

Today we remember men and women who bravely fought for our country and those who serve today. A poppy is the emblem to represent these somber memories. Lest we forget, we will remember them..... from the rising of the sun, to the going down of the same

The Poppy Fairy (Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairy)