Damask Delight....
Honored with a win at the LaConner Quilt and Textile Museum  First
International Judged and Juried show......http://www.laconnerquilts.com/quilt-fest

Two wins, two ribbons
So sad still... no one to share
A happy moment..

Yes, the deep sadness lingers following the death of my dearly beloved husband,
yet this win puts a light in the gloom.

Post 107...

Waterways at 'flood'
my eyes brim over with tears
a spill for certain.

#106... Hair

A womans glory
Flowing gently from her head
As soft as spun silk....

See the artwork for this Haiku here:
http://haikuart.blogspot.com/2011/05/soft-hair.html

#105.. more soft

Soft as kittens fur
Fingers gently touch and stroke
Cattails in the pond.

#104... Soft

Gentle breezes blowing
Birdsong drifting with the wind
Soft against bare legs...

#103

Life has its own way
Stay a little longer, do....
Procrastination


The April challenge 
http://haikuart.blogspot.com/
and it has had me thinking of how 'procrastination' works.

# 102...

Lilac, delicate
oh, so light and fragrant, too
Japanese plum tree.

Post #101...

It has been 22 days since my last post.... it is called 'life'. Yes... life comes first... ahem,
and it did. However, I have been writing Haiku and here is post #101:

Virginal! white dress...
Lacey! abundant white blooms
Row on row.... almonds.

the almonds were in bloom as we made our way north.. in spite of the weather, they
were blooming their hearts out, a beautiful sight.

Post # 100!!!

Can you believe it!! 100 of these... I am surprised that 100 days have actually passed since I started this. Today was a tough day on the Interstate 5 going through Northern California.
I will do my best on this...


Haiku:
Wind and rain and snow!
Terrible!! Blinding.... CHAINS!!
Cold..scared and now safe.


Yes. it was difficult... for a good two hours we moved at 5 mph... in a tight and compact caravan-style movement... thousands of us on the road!
An old adage.... 'All is well that ends well'... and it has...

Day #99...

Splish, splash.. not a bath!
RAIN... water squishing a mist
a FOG on the road.

At times the road was difficult to see, especially
behind the big trucks.. splashing up a mist worse than
a shower!

#98..

It was quiet, still...
In fact, a snowy quiet.
Quite unusual...


travelling into the High Desert we were very surprised to see
snow on the foothills .. very low... a first for us in 20 years.

Day 97...March weather

Well below normal,
WIND! huffing, puffing, blowing,
clouds with rain in tow...

It is March indeed.... blustery, cold air, moisture
and wind development... temperatures on the shy side.

Day 96... Spring

Turn about, ABRUPT!
Now very cool.... and windy..
Right out of the blue!

It is past the Ides of March... but I can't help wondering..
from whence doth this turnabout come??

Day #95

Exhausted! and Spent!
Come, look!! It is closer now!
Tired, a Super Moon....

Tonight is the Super Full Moon, closer and larger than in some 18 or so years.

I am very tired tonight, but a look at the moon was so worth it!

Day #94...Full Moon

It was under stars..
in the dark, looking upward..
an amazing moon!

Day 93.. Reflection

This is a piece I made for my neighbor.. using her Tramp Frame..

Click on the image to read the Haiku...

Day #92

As the day ends, SWEET
and satisfied with labour,
the fruit of one's hand.

Prompted by the good feeling that comes from satisfying work.

Day 91...

Oh, it just goes on... reports are so touching... hence my Haiku for today...

Where are you my love?
Left! Alone? Alive? or  .....    dead?
Please.... I am hoping....

Can you imagine being in those shoes??

Day #90...

SMASHED! SUCKED OUT! DESTROYED!!
Ugly in fact and in deed...
A people awash...

Just can't get those photos out of my mind... a people totally in despair and
distress...and it gets worse...
Have you ever wondered why these things happen?

Day 89...

Melting in the sun
Aches and pains, worries and fears...
Beach bunnies... and me.

Glorious warm weather, just lying listlessly in the
penetrating heat.. melting, merging.... cares? what cares?...
a healing sun.....

#88...

Hark! a melody
Wait!! Now it sounds different..
A mocckingbird sings.

The smallish, skittish mockingbird is prolific with song...
many different songs in fact. I have been trying desperately to get a picture of it, but as soon as I get my sights set... aways it flies, and sings elsewhere!

Day # 87 ..... Lost

Lost... concentrating
So hard to..just get it right
A labour of love...

I am working on a piece that is of an old building... buildings are hard!
I have just spent 6 hours LOST in deep concentration!

Post # 86

Yesterday is gone
Trying to think of its good...
Just to be alive!

Post #85...

Warm glorious days
Say..oh, please do stay here
Sit a bit with me...

Post # 84

Time...ONE direction
Always on the tail it seems
NOT waiting for me....

Day #83

Another.. we'll see
And see we did.. a report
That says.. you can drive!

Yes... it is so!!!! My husband, suffering for 4 months with eyesight loss, ocular injections
and ... still ... hope... well today the doc said his eyesight has improved to the point where his eyesight places him in the 'legal' category... HOORAY!!

Post #82...

Tired... so.. tired....
can't think of a word to write
So, goodnight.... goodnight!

Day #81

It is spring no doubt
Today with no shirt or top
Touched , caressed with rays...

this Haiku springs forth from being outside, scantily clad, enjoying the
penetrating heat of the sun.

Day #80..

Sunshine everywhere
A Haiku in the making?
Now, its ART with words

Post 79....

What is 'negative'...
Not a naysayer, rather
Empty space around...

Based on the study of 'negativity' in ART... now that I know...
I see it everywhere!

Post #78...

Oh dear...When? ...Ever???
I thought the bleeding would stop!
Small bumps.. and it starts...

Getting over a painful experience... why does it take so long?? why can't it just be done!
Why does this have to go on... I am trying... good grief!! I am giving it my best!!

This Haiku is written to reflect the emotions and tough time someone very, very, very dear to me is going through.... the age old cliche is... 'time eventually heals'...
Hugs,

Day #77...

A moment in time...
The light of morn doth shine through
Like light it reflects!

Today's haiku is based on a moment that is often described as
an 'ah-ha' moment... it was in a Pamela Allen online class... and
it all has to do with words.....

Day #76

On gossamer wings
 The Blue Grosbeak flits about
Breathtaking beauty!

What a sight today... a field covered with Blue Grosbeaks flitting
and hoping about... I have always loved the bluebird, but nothing
and no bird have I seen with this incredible blue, especially the delicacy
of the blue when the bird is on the wing.

Day #75

A diff'rent, new day!
Bright sun, wintery snowcaps
The storm went right by!

This is what the day produced...

Day 74...

The weather is odd
Definitely cold outside
Blooms holding their breath!

Below temperatures... 43 outside as I write.. 38 for the low,
high will be 60.... 15 degrees below normal... but Thursday will be 75
and 80 on Saturday... Crazy!

Day 73...sad

It has not been good
As far as news and views go
Pride and prejudice

My friend lost her mother today... that makes this a sad day...
then differences in opinion tend to paint one in a dark corner,
Whatever happened to decency.....

Day # 72

Snap! Sproing! What was that?
Something is happening now!
Who is in control?

Prompted by what is going on in the world, as well as the
stress on people/families by life in general. Have you ever wondered what is happening?

Day # 71

Snow on the mountains
A blue sky so blue it hurts
Beauty beyond compare!


I don't like the cold weather, but the snow on the mountains is an awsome sight... if I get some photos, I will post it to this day... and there is so more more to come... bitter and sweet?

Day #70

Out of the clear blue
Telephone invite for dinner
Friends.. a true delight!

A wonderful dinner with friends whom we haven't seen in over a year...
it was like we hadn't missed a day...

Day... 69....

Focused...all day long
Learning is no so easy
When the hair is gray!

Struggling through an art class... and not really winning the'battle'.
It has been a tough day.

Day 68..

Star-watching is fun
Not as good as the food tho'
Daughters loving gift...

tonight my beloved and I dined at a local 'Star-spot'... a dining spot off the
beaten path, yet in downtown Palm springs. Many probably know Barry Manilow, Suzanne Sommers, Alice Cooper.. to name a few live here in the desert.. as well as surviving spouses of famous people...Delores Hope... and they have their hangouts... this being one of them. It is a unique spot, as is Palm Springs itself.. and this week is Modernism week... a salute to the architects that made Palm springs the interesting place it is. Modernism? Mid 50's to 60's.. roof lines being the draw in residential communities. Downtown? many interesting architecturally designed buildings... only to be seen here. So the restaurant was hopping!! Frank Sinatra used to sing here.. June Allyson stayed... Cher comes often...
All this .... a gift from our daughter! She was determined we would dine here at least once while we are on the desert! Bless her heart.. she is a delight! did I say she is precious? She is!....

Day # 67..

Rain is pushing back...
Snow... higher elevations
Winter storm warning!

Yes... we have winter storms coming through, heavy rain... high winds... awesome snow in the mountains... hint... best viewed through a window...preferably the living room window.
You guessed it, I am not a fan of snow. Right now it is absolutely pouring rain and wouldn't you know it?? The Date Festival opened yesterday, Modernism Week started today.. the Palm springs Outdoor Art Festival opened this morning... alllllllll in the rain!! Did I say it is cold?? Yeah! It is cold!

Day #66.....

Bright! wow..just the moon
Flitting clouds are racing by
A man on the moon?

Day 65...

Today.... buzzing bees
Tomorrow.. small fruit forming
Next to be seen------------Fruit!

the Kumquat tree is an amazing tree in that it can have blooms, which do come enmasse
now... but it does continuously bloom and bear fruit. The following photos were taken today... February 17, 2011

Day 64

The light goes on... now
A peek inside is the heart
From whence the soul speaks...

... #63

Enchanted beauty..
The sun does bring out the best
Incomparable!

Todays walk yielded this glimpse of garden beauty in downtown Palm Springs, California.

post #62

What is love.. you say?
Ask.. it is not about you...
Only... your dear one.

#61

Committed... today
And today is everyday
Yes! Still committed..

post 60...

the best day ever
is about sharing values
Valaues that count!

Day 59...

Small, tender... yellow
Scented, sweet scent... opening
Slowly unfurling...

My Freesias are getting some nice buds and will soon open....ooooh,
I think I just will bring a photo back to this post when they open.

Day #58

Friendships are the best..
Never wanting time to end
Sharing, talking time....

I had a wonderful afternoon today, spending time with my friend Louise, a wonderful
fiber artist. She is amazing,,, and so is her work. I am so inspired! Being a visual learner,
my appetie is in high gear....

Post #57

Orchids, pink with red
A tree..not taller than me
But loaded with bloom

A sight to behold!! The Orchid tree in bloom... truly unrivaled...

Day 56...

Do you see color?
Is it subjective? or clear?
Color matters more...

How often do you really look at color? As in 'really'? Is it grayed?
Is it clear... as in even translucent? Why do you like color? What
does it do for you? to you?... hmmmm....

Day 55...

Optomistic? Yes!
Eyebrows furling and unfurl
How could this happen?

Today... another surprise....
totally unexpected...my husbands eyesight has improved slightly,
but another small bleed means another shot in the eye... ouch!

Post #54

Today is the day..
The sun will shine come what may
Nothing in the way!

53...

Let your yes be yes
Aching, painful, no please no
Yes...you said you would...


Have you ever said you would do something and then wished you hadn't? Me, too... today was one of those times... so I did, and now I am gald I did!   'Let your yes mean yes, and your no..no'. You have heard it I am sure.

52...

Now!  not then, but now!
Life lives in the center..so
Now! is where it's at...

Day 51

Peeking through the frost
Tender shoots normal of spring
Solid, rock hard... killed!

Two nights of icy cold stopping new growth in its tracks, destroying hopes for a crop. Amazing what the weather is doing around the world. Here, in palm Springs, this icy cold dropped our temperatures by 20F for a daytime high... warmer tomorrow and can you believe 79 on Sunday and 80 on Monday... yet the damage is done!

Day 50...

Just the two of us
The time is right, reflection...
What is important?

Day 49

Quiet lingering
Clutching, hugging the moments
close, for memories...

Tomorrow my dear and precious daughter will return to her home and it will be the memories that remain... a keepsake.

Day 48...

The mountain loomed large
Mouth-watering black and white
A chocolate cake!

day #47...

Spitting... in my face
Refreshment is in the air
Light mist..so gentle...

A weather change... cooler, moister air, bringing
humidity back... adding peaches to the cream.. skin...
Ah-hhhhhhhhhhh

#46

Burnt...Glowing embers
Tottering above on stilts!
They are just her shoes...

My visiting daughter purchased a beuatiful pair of new shoes....
an amazing glowing burnt orange... and the highest of heels...
too high for me, no worry there of having them go missing.

Day 45...

Drooping eyes.... fatigued
Running a-flutter all day
Head in dinner plate.

Day 44... thursday January 27

 

Day 44...

An 'oops' here.... it got posted to the wrong blog! Ever done that?

Yikes.... it is embarrassing!

Found...A heart skips beats
A letter from an old friend

Just like yesterday

#43...

A stone.. plunk! fell hard
Gouged out all the respect
Called...disappointment

Day 42...

Studying the scene
Transfixed in meditation
ART! Mesmerizing

Day 41

Noisy, raucous stir
Frantic fluttering nearby
Raven overhead!

Day 40...

Wow... it is forty days
A lot happens day to day
the moment? Haiku

#39

Sugar, spice, sweet things
So tempting, so decadent
Walk past... self control!

Day 38...

A stroll in the park
Under blue skies and warm sun
A South-West luncheon

Day 37..

Golden globe full moon
Clean reflection of the sun
Reach, reach, stretch to touch

the full moon tonight was glorious.... it was hanging so low, so clean... with a little effort it seemed one could touch it.

#36...

There it hangs on high
A light misty cloud covers
White brilliant white

#35...

Tick tock tick tock tick
A golden silence spins out
Wait! did you hear that?

#34

Soft air and bird baths
Fill the air with scent and song
A lemon tree blooms

Day 33...

Strolling hand in hand
Soft warm air wafting about
Film Festival ends

#32....

Together with girls
Anticipating a babe
Games laughter galore

Day 31...In the moment

Tinkling music plays
Senses softly caressing
Be in the moment

Spa-time prompted.....

#30..

a health issue relapse!!

Thought I was better
felt like new, went out shopping
Back to bed for you

29th post.. day 29

some of my posts have not fallen exactly on the day... sometimes it has been me.. sometimes it has been blogger.... but I am caught up now... and back on track.
todays Haiku:

Warming bones and hearts
Just being here in the sun
Smiles .. happiness

following 6 days of feeling horrible from cold and flu,
being in bed, coughing, sneezing, wheezing.. [whinining...]
I can only think of how wonderful it was today to sit in the
now warming sun... we are looking at 80F for the weekend... after
a quite cool spell.
How nice is that...

Day 28...

Gathered for the storm
Huddled under the palm branch
Softly twittering

Day 26..

Always there not seen
Nothing like it anywhere
Maternal love found

Day 25...

She took to her bed
Where did her energy go
Achy tired flu

Day 24...

Developing brain
Too much on the internet?
Is a real concern.

Tonight the big discussion was too much internet and technology
for developing brains.... how about 'mature' brains? Are we spending too much time with our 'technology'? thoughts?

Day 23...Baited

We live together
Yet one of us is too close
Bait... the rat is dead

Last night blogger had a problem, so yesterday's post shows the same date as this one.
Today's blog is about living in the desert with 'desert rats'. Well, he wanted to live in my backyard... living in my fruit trees...one of us had to go ... and it wasn't going to be me! Yes, a tree rat... nesting and living in trees.... not my idea of a good neighbour!

Day 22...

Shards… reaching deeply

Brightly , enticingly now

Length of days, of years….

Day 21...

Up,down, up and down
Feet touching, feet not touching
Excitement bursting!

Day 20...Friends

Truthfully? a Haiku is not named....
but I am naming mine because I want for two things...
one) for me to remember why I wrote what I did and
two) so you  know from whence I came, whilst I want you
to form your own mental images.... a contradiction?

today: friends

A hand reaches out
Unseen, unsolicited
Your heart touches mine
.
The 'season'? To my way of thinking, the season is timeless,
friendship does not know time. But the poignancy? a flash of recognition.....
my pain in your heart...

day 19...deep red

Cabernet? Merlot?
Shiraz.. Malbec.. Claret, too
Common? Color base...

Looking at my colored pencils, my eye is drawn to the deep reds...

Day 18..

Trust?... or not.. who knows....
A hand gingerly reached...out
Lost in the moment.

Day 17.... mockingbird

Tra-la-la-la-la
Out of nowhere.. tra-la-la
A mockingbird sings.

Hooray... it has been so quiet... but why this afternoon? I is so cold!
Maybe he only is keeping warm??  At this time it is only 9C/48F... 8:48 p.m.

Day 16.....

Crispy lettuce leaves.
Dark... still.. a crackling occurs,
Lettuce ice at dawn.

Weather temperatures are dropping like a stone, frost warning
tonight. Farmers are racing the cold front with irrigation to insulate the soil and create layers of ice.

Day 15...Blind by choice

Haiku posting daily is making me more aware of my emotions,surroundings and spirituality... while it is not easy, it does keep me on my toes.

It is not easy.
People just don't want to see
Curtains being drawn.

deep...heavy?

Dday 14... happy

Hip,hip,hip hooray!
Plane to meet, appointments too
Fun, mother and daughter.

Yes, my daughter is coming for a visit at the end
of January... one month away!! I am so happy!

Day 13.. weather

 Smell it take over
Dark, starry night stretching out
Bringing weather change.

Dday 12.... It happens

Gone! with, like the wind
Where does it so quickly go?
Communication...

remember... these poems are 'in the moment'... as
in 'season'... and even in the best... sometimes, it happens!

Day 11

Long walks, longer days
Pleasant to behold this day
A keepsake among many.

Day 10....

Everyday brings its 'in the moment' and it is not always easy
to choose which moment is the one with the words....
Today it is joy.... based on a glimmer of hope... 'the future of our fears is seldom as bad in reality'....

I 'see' what you mean
Dark density flys away
Choices make me smile.

Day 9...Sad

Limbs hanging down long
Sighing replaces the tears
Tired, just tired.

This emotion follows acceptance of things that cannot be changed..
thereby creating a 'new normal'.
Have you been there? Are you? Thoughts?

Day 8....

Haiku
Shot,bold,sensuous
Stilted beauty leans forward.
Curvaceous, RED SHOES.