Savannah Textures and the Return of Roy (G. Biv)

It's been six months since I was last in Savannah. It's also been four months since I was able to take a nature walk. I've been battling Plantar Faciitis since the beginning of the summer. It finally got so bad I had to do something about it. So...I now have custom inserts. After gradually building up my ability to wear them, I decided to re-initiate my walks while visiting my folks. Anyone who's battled this condition knows that it can be pretty frustrating. I was heart broken having to stop my daily routine of hourly walks. Walking is a great meditation and I often work out artistic challenges during that time. But sometimes having a physical challenge can push you in a new direction. I now have a daily stretching and yoga routine. I'm up early and on the mat every day!

It was good to get out in the fresh air, even for a short walk (testing my feet!). Of course, I took my camera along to see what caught my attention.

Today it was one of my favorites...textures! In particular, tree textures. So enjoy!

Now for Mr. Roy! Yes...he has returned. Jennifer and I are starting Round 3 of the Searching for Roy G Biv (RedOrangeYellow Green BlueIndigoViolet)Challenge. Jennifer has a wonderful post today about the history of Roy. It all started with this post:
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Searching for Roy G Biv

Yellow.... nuf said
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This time we've decided to plan out the whole year with colors and dates. For a quick synopsis...each month participants search for the color of the month. Take photos and post them (up to 5 is suggested but we aren't sticklers!) on your blog on the designated day (3rd Thursday of the month). Make a comment on this blog or on Jennifer's blog. We will link to your blog. It's a colorful blog hop and lots of fun! Feel free to join in at any point during the year...the more the merrier! Hope to see lots of red posts on January 16th

Here are the dates and colors for 2014:

January 16 - red

February 20 - orange

March 20 - yellow

April 17 - green

May 15 - blue

June 19 - indigo

July 17 - violet

August 21 - pink

September 18 - black

October 16 - white

November 20 - brown

December 18 - blogger's choice

 

P.S.: We will send out a reminder about a week before. 

Savannah Walk #3

Having a sense of perspective.

Looking at the big and small picture.

Looking at things from many different angles.

Walking in another's shoes.

These are all things I've been thinking about this week.

Tomorrow I head back to Virginia. Some things have been accomplished. The big, difficult things are yet to come.

Savannah Walk #2

Stillness.

This can be difficult to find during stressful times.

A nature walk or any walk at all with eyes and heart open can be calming.

A walk with moments to stop and take in what is present is truly a gift.

Yesterday, I was also reminded of the importance of being flexible.

Plans can change in a moment. A parent feels ill. A person doesn't show up to provide help.
Yesterday, was spent at my parents' home. It was relatively quiet.

My mini laptop also decided to fall ill yesterday. This provided another test for remaining flexible. I am typing this on my Mom's Mac (I'm a PC lady). Learning a few new tricks for a relatively old dog. I've also had to postpone the Newsletter. I've prided myself in getting it out on schedule each month, but have to give myself a bit of a break this month. It should be out on Monday. Thanks for your patience and good will.

Savannah Walk #1

Just so you know, I'm not in Savannah proper (aka the city). I'm here on Skidaway Island in a place called The Landings. My parents have been living here for the past 17 years or so.

I've decided to try to post each day. Photos from my morning walks. These walks are a chance to get my thoughts in order and prepare for whatever the day may hold.

I'm also hoping that as I think about my parents' situation on these walks, I might learn a little something.

Today I thought about curiosity and wonder.

It's important to stay curious throughout your life. Don't stop being curious.

Today, I found these markings on the walk. They looked liked spray paintings of Saturn to me. And although I know that they are markings for gas or cable lines, I had great fun following where they led me.

These curious marks seemed to be a secret language.

It's also important to still find wonder. I notice that sometimes nature gives us a kick in the pants to remind us about that!

This morning, I walked out the front door and there perched on the railing was a crow. It stood there looking at me.

I started off to walk and suddenly said, Hey, this is not something you see everyday! So I went back and took a couple of photos. The crow seemed perfectly content to hang out for a while.

Georgia Trees: A Last Look

Here are the last of the tree photos from Skidaway Island, Georgia.

I was attracted to these trees as they seemed so human with their lean muscular limbs.

A closer look revealed hidden details.

I'll be switching gears this week. I'm preparing for a new class, Arresting Resists. This class will focus on my discoveries using common household materials as fabric resists.

Thank you to those of you who have become followers of this blog...moving towards double digits!

Stranger in a Strange Land

I've just returned from my visit to Savannah (Skidaway Island). Back among maples, dogwoods, and oaks. Back among the familiar.

It's interesting how one has to travel to really see things.

Small wonders

Hidden places

Dreamscapes

I hope I can keep my eyes open now that I'm back home in Virginia.

For those of you following, Searching for Roy G Biv, make a visit to Jennifer Coyne Qudeen's blog for green.