pica pica jr. picas

lots of squawking the last few days
mamas
papas
babies

learning the ropes
charting flight paths
how to be the best winged rascals in the hood

mag wheels
tart pies

magging
tarty
awesome
bossy
bossy
magpies

early summer evening sun

scatterings of shasta daisies

chords and melodies
strumming electrics

shadows of leaves
shadows on leaves
wind threading poplar

the geraniums are rioting
bursts of crimson/defiant hues
marching up
down
all around

petals and notes
in this prairie city
backyard

watching and wondering...

if the World Cup fan wearing the Panda head costume
is finding it hot in there...

mmm....

wisping

the tiny tory pads are all around now
to have and hold in spirit
imprinted in ink
on precious paper
here in memory
and so many fond memories
of our small sir

summer's eve eve

tomorrow sun rise/set
5:04/10:07

a day of union
promise
celebration

keys that unlock hearts

Apidae rescue

when you come across a sluggish bee on your path
take a moment to consider how you might be of assistance
a leafy green might aid as an invite to transport
from the place of heavy traffic to a more secluded spot
out of harm's way
a little time out for the winged one
so that in time after resting
she might begin buzzing
again

and oh what heights we'll hit...

glad that the raccoon in Minnesota made it
all the way up

somedays the news of the world isn't glum at all

this tuesday

windy morning
ramen lunching
passport photos
coming home to quiet
some corresponding
searching for heartfelt words
plant tending
slow sun shining
winds ebbing
in these ever lightening days

blowing

it would be good if there was a volume switch
to turn down the winds today
gusty
blustery
too much muchery

overcast

the heliotrope is wet
the scabiosa is wet
the succulent is wet (hopefully not too wet)
the basil is wet
the red rooster grass is wet
the squirrels are wet
the magpies are wet
if the calico cat is out today
the calico cat is wet

we were dry and thirsty
and thankful for the rain
and now everything and everyone
is wet

process

somethings in life are not so linear

feathers

working on a kingfisher project
and visited by a blue jay
friends with feathers

ascending

shadows in manulife this afternoon
figures going up the escalator
lunchtime in the sun
with a dear friend
near
dear
ascending

day and night

planting begonias and cock's comb
a bunny noshing the gazanias
and dreams of walking through a yard
full of white and pink water lilies
where the small sir swims now

still

the leaves are rustling in the wind
and some robins are chirping
the house is very quiet today

Sweet Frente

the birds are singing today...
spring 1999-june 1, 2018