Sunday, July 25, 2021

Last week of July


 Well friends it is the last week of July.  The second cutting of hay is done and ready for the coming winter.






Picking a crop of zucchini.  The large ones will be made into bread and the small ones sliced and fried.  Some folks think one can have too many but not in my opinion.  All one has to do is put in a search on Pinterest  and find a huge variety of recipes.  My dear mom even put them up in pineapple juice (shredded) and substituted for crushed pineapple.  No one could taste the difference. :) !  What a great way to get a veggie into those picky eaters.



I have been reading a collection of inspiring books from the library.  The hot days of summer are a wonderful time to explore creative endeavors.

Working on finishing this note/sketch book.  The first page was dated 8/7/07.  It began when my Dad had open heart surgery and survived.  Why it got put up on the closet shelf and forgotten is a mystery.

It has been my go to when I needed to journal and sketch this past year. 


Nothing spectacular within the pages but it holds thoughts on grieving and being grateful...memories and reflections.  When we lose someone close to us there is a process in letting go and moving towards healing.  Everyone has to find their way through so they come out on the other side.  For me writing and sketching goes hand in hand.  It is a safe place to pour out one's heart.  I have been inspired by so many gorgeous nature journals, urban sketches, and just day to day items.  This sketchbook is mostly private though.
If some of you are working through issues of the heart this may be a practice to put into place...a place where performance doesn't matter and not everything has to be shared.
On a less serious note I will leave you with these lovely holly hocks.  This photo does not do them justice.  They are shockingly pink and I think they just might inspire me to get out the brushes and paint.








P.S. this blackberry shortcake is calling my name.  Have a lovely week dear ones.  Stop by and let me know what your last week of July is calling you to do.

Hugs

Debbie

"He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God and healed those who needed healing." Luke 9:11 b 

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Summer Moments

Here are a few summer moments.

A field freshly mowed. 


 Mrs. Hummer swooping in for a sweet drink.







Blackberries ripening in the midst of brambles.







 A moth gathering nourishment.




Sweet Anne's Lace dancing in the breeze.







Last but not least this pink day lily blooming during its brief visit.  

All of these summer moments make me grateful.

Hope each of you are finding a few wonderful moments as well.

Hugs

Debbie

"You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace, the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands."  Isaiah 55:12

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Rainy Sunday Afternoon

I enjoy a rainy Sunday afternoon.

This Sunday was one of those.

Before the rain arrived (yeah for rain) the shepherds and I walked around savoring what was growing.




The Day lilies are in full swing this month.

There are pink and magenta...







peach...







and warm buttery yellow.







Looks like there is going to be a great crop of green beans coming our way as well as tomatoes.  


Can hardly wait till the first one ripens. 






The much needed moisture is a welcome blessing.  

It also gave me extra time to spend in the studio.

Maybe some of you will share what you do on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

Have a great week.

Hugs,

Debbie

"Some time later the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land."  1 Kings 17:7 (NIV)

 


Sunday, July 4, 2021

Time

Friends where has the time gone?  It is hard to believe that the Fourth of July is here.

I hope that all those who are celebrating this holiday in the USA are having a lovely day.





In spite of our dry weather at Harmony Hills the flowers still continue to bloom.

The raspberries were plentiful and the freezer is now filled with more than enough for several pies.








As we move forward into a new month hope everyone is savoring this season wherever you live.

I will leave you now with one of my favorite songs... America the Beautiful. 




God Bless

Debbie

"God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne." Psalm 47:8 (NIV)




 

Sow

 It is the time of the year when I begin to sow seeds for the coming season.  Discovered a different method on You Tube...they call it "...