Try A Little Wilderness

I am always so happy when my four-footed (and sometimes six- or eight-footed) neighbors stop by for a visit! This morning I've seen Chipmunk and Dragonfly, in addition to Crow, Wasp, Grackel, Butterfly and Wren.

A few days ago I happened to see Rabbit and was able to snap a few secret photos while she nibbled on grass and clover in my back yard.

Big Bunny decides where to hop next

Animal Totem excerpt courtesy of:

http://www.cathyginter.com

Rabbit: The rabbit totem is an instrument of magic and good luck. Her gifts are spontaneity, alacrity and agility. Likewise, her path guides us to go forward with positive anticipation, for rabbit brings success to all endeavors. Rabbit is also a symbol of reproduction and abundance. The lesson is to create joy and faithfulness within our friendships. Finally, rabbit teaches us to overcome our fears as we take a conscious leap into new territory.

 

Big Bunny enjoys a late afternoon feast

The other day I also saw Hummingbird (always a delight) and I see my own Cat(s) every day, of course!

Wait - don't leave, Big Bunny...

Whenever I see these wonderful creatures, I am reminded that we are all One and I am amazed at how adaptable a species can be, including our own. Although Rabbit's life is much harder than mine, we still have much in common as we hop from one location to another in search of safety and sustenance.

Playing With Glass

Tub Number One half full of sea glass treasure...

 I was recently gifted a large amount of sea glass by someone whose family has collected it for years.

Although I have been sharing it with friends and co-workers, there is still a lot left, so...

Tub Number Two is half full as well with more sea glass!

I'm trying to make as much sea glass jewelry as possible! 

Here are a few recent creations...

Brown sea glass pendant with copper wire and Czech glass choker

Clear sea glass pendant with Swarovski crystal and freshwater pearl on satin cord

Green sea glass pendant with Swarovski crystal and freshwater pearl on satin cord

Green sea glass earrings with freshwater pearl and glass beads

 As you can see, the sky's the limit - so enjoy these lazy, crazy summer days and look for these and other items on Etsy soon (yeah, I know - I've been saying that for a while now - but soon, I promise!)

Fireworks in the Rain

After being so hot at home all day long, it is now nearly 10 pm and we finally got some rain - it is 10 to 15 degrees cooler already! There was a few minutes of rain, a bit of thunder, a little lightning but far off... and I can still hear fireworks going off here and there - everyone seems to enjoy the noise (I, while understanding the patriotic need for noise on the country's birthday, actually loathe it - it is very annoying because I can't read, can't listen to music, can't relax - the pretty ones don't make as much noise as the, um, noisy ones that are created just for the sake of making noise)

Stormy weather...

But I am happy about getting the rain! I wish it would storm like crazy right now - but I'll take what I can get!

Yeah, Whatever

For whatever reason, Google's Blogger has changed the "comment" notation at the bottom of the post - now, instead of it reading "0 comments" it says "No comments" - so. whereas I used to feel sort of "eh" about no one commenting, now I can feel truly insignificant when I see no one has commented... again... for the millionth time.

Today isn't a great day - it's hot, the friend I had made plans to visit has cancelled on me, everyone else is off doing something with someone, my husband is working (the food service industry is alive and well) and it's ninety degrees and we have no air conditioning.

But I'm still soldiering on - things will be fine after a glass of wine (my back is still bothering me, but I refuse to let it get the upper hand).

Enjoy the fourth of July - Happy Birthday, America!

The ultimate "fireworks" display - a Space Shuttle launch (2008)