July 12, 2010

I'd Rather Be Sewing...

On Monday, my whole day was spent in a city commission meeting without even so much as a crafting magazine or needle and thread. Wasted time in my book! So, I'm not going to talk about Monday, but I do want to share a photograph that I took on Sunday.

Handsome and I were out near Myakka State Park in Sarasota, FL when I happened upon this egret standing watch on the shore of a beautiful pond. I couldn't resist taking its picture so that I could share it with you. (A good blogger always has her trusty camera in hand, right?)

Today, I'll be back in the studio. I'm going to work on a few of the gifts for my current giveaway. I'm looking forward to sharing them with you tomorrow. Until then, I'll take a deep breath, forget about city politics and drink in this calming image of a day spent with nature. Nature. Saves me every time!

14 comments:

  1. The grace of the egret is almost ballet from the gods. I am new to your blog but would love to sign up for your your giveaway. I hope it is not too late. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  2. Such a pretty picture. It looks like an advertisement picture!

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  3. A beautiful egret. Yes nature and critters save me every time too. Politics....gag, ick, puke.
    Have a fun day creating. :)

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  4. Beautiful egret!
    We actually have them here in N. Nv, too, and I am always thrilled to see them.
    Politics-yuck! Some wag said it was poly ticks; many ticks!
    Enjoy your sewing.

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  5. 'I'd rather be sewing'...no kidding...me too!

    I'm glad you have some peaceful moments to 'take you away' and help us forget about the stressors in our lives.

    Have a terrific Tuesday. ~Natalie

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  6. We have herons that fly over our house and I will occasionally see them in the creek down the street. I always feel blessed somehow when I see one fly over. I always give God a little thank you for the blessing, when I see them.
    Debbie
    I will be sending your ATC, today or tomorrow!

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  7. You are one amazing woman and I knew from your sensitive photos and poetic style I would love the meeting of our minds. Art Saves Lives and making my art close to Nature restores and replenishes my body and soul. Are you near Corkscrew Swamp??? I love walking back into time when I visit there and the tranquility of a time standing still. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart


    Welcome to my simple post.

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  8. What a gorgeous egret! I hear you about being pulled away from creating - tomorrow hopefully I will get a chance to work on some goodies. Theresa

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  9. I think egrets are so beautiful and graceful!

    XO
    Claudia

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  10. I'd love to see one (and photograph it) up close and personal.
    Brenda

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  11. Wow I am like Brenda would love to see one up close too. This is a beautiful picture and yes a good blogger does have a camera in one hand. I hope handsome had your other hand.
    Just stopped by to check on you my sweet friend and say hello. I am sitting here trying to eat supper, No test results yet but with all the prayers and good thoughts sent my way I am not worried. Everything will work out.
    I love you Donna and think of you often
    Maggie

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  12. Wonderful capture of the egret, we saw them nesting in a park in flordia last year. I see them in the waterways here,, also grey cranes. They really know how to concentrate.

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