Done for the Anna Lift Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/annalift-challenge-01-17-25-01-31-25.41478/ Journaling reads: This white- throated sparrow is new to my feeders this year. But he mostly gleans the seeds that have fallen to the ground rather than the...

Snow falling and night falling fast, oh, fast In a field I looked into going past. And the ground almost covered smooth in snow, But a few weeds and stubble showing last. –Robert Frost (1874–1963), American poet

Identifying Characteristics: Both sexes’ colors can vary; some can be more grayish or tannish on their chunky body. Head is typically black and white striped with a yellow spot between the eyes. White throat patch, gray face, and small bill. Look for these sparrows in the woods on the forest...

If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes. —Charles A. Lindbergh, American aviator (1902-1974)

Journaling reads: Thanksgiving week is spent in WV and some deer hunting is mandatory. Ryan got his buck on Monday, November 25, 2024.

#3 Artist Inspiration found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/november-challenge-3-artist-inspiration.40749/ My inspiration was the landscape painting, Wheat Field with Cypress. I used Deep Dream Generator on my photo. Journaling reads: When we visit my son in Alabama we enjoy...

Done for Challenge #1 Color Play Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/november-challenge-1-color-play.40742/ November, month of mornings, misty-bright With golden light— Month when the many-tinted leaf Lies thick upon the moss below, While to and fro The breezes moan, as...

Done for the Collaborations Challenge #1 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/october-challenge-1-collaborations.40594/ Listen! the wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves! —Humbert Wolfe (1886-1940)

Done for the Quote It Challenge #7 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/september-challenge-7-quote-it.40359/ Journaling reads: Each moment of the year has it's own beauty. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson In this moment, the weather is beautiful! Earlier today we had tons of rain from...

Done for the September Art Journal Challenge Week 3 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/september-art-journaling-challenge-week-3-focus.40523/ Journaling reads: There are days when I seem to be lost and without purpose. On those days I try to FOCUS on the GOOD things God has...

Done for the Seasonal Challenge #3 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/september-challenge-3-seasonal.40415/ Journaling reads: Autumn is my favorite time of the year! I love the heat of summer turning into the cooler temperatures of Autumn! Here in NC the maple trees seem to...

While being under the weather today, I was looking at an old issue of Somerset Digital Studio (Autumn 2012) when I noticed some artwork that looked like Anna Aspnes’ products. So I began reading the article and, sure enough, the artist was using Anna’s products. Her gallery is here at...

According to my Daily Almanac Newsletter, today, September 8, 2024 is Grandparents' Day. Everyday they share a quote, poem, etc. Today's quote was the inspiration for this layout. Quote reads: Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children. —Alex Haley, American...

Done for the AJ Challenge Week 1 for Sept. 2024 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/september-art-journaling-challenge-week-1-focus.40416/ Journaling reads: More times than not I have to make myself get up in the mornings and take those first steps to better health! 8/29/24...

Done for the Rachel Jefferies Featured Product Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/2024-09-rachel-jefferies-september-2024-featured-product-challenge.40459/ Journaling reads: Phase 1 - The bushes along the whole front of the house, that were tall enough to be trees...

A Little Bit of Country I wish to sleep well, to have a few books, an affectionate dog that will spring upon my knees, a flock of goats, all things rustic, and to live off the soil tilled by my own hand. —Alfonso Guillén Zelaya (1887–1947)

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Done for the Momma O Designer Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/vicki-stegall-designs-momma-os-august-2024-challenge.40232/ The brilliant poppy flaunts her head Amidst the ripening grain, And adds her voice to sell the song That August's here again." ―Helen Winslow

Monday Aug. 5, 2024 It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... Yes, it really is, Mr. Rogers! Especially nice for my morning walk! The sun was bright but still not above the trees all the way. So the temp. was not yet too hot! I was able to get my 2 miles walked and a few pictures taken in...