Wrapped In & Enraptured By Nature

There are times when I stand alone trying to convey how cozy the world can feel.

Yet now, when so many of the old leaves have disappeared, the autumn chill had me thinking of knitted wear and quilts as I walked along Sandy Trail in Crescent Beach.

Looking up, down and all around there were plenty of patterns and colours perfect for woolly sweaters and afghans to keep me warm. The foliage provided the fabric and a photo art's program provided "needles" and textures.

Berry red and crisp green shades could make a cheery blanket on a couch.

Sprigs of yellow delicate leaves could cover a pillow to cuddle.

Broad green leaves might work as a large bedspread ...

and who wouldn't want to sleep in a cloud?

Fluffs of white (above) would feel marsh mellow soft for scarf and mittens.

Faded browns melting into ground could make comfortable socks and slippers.

Crimson would ward off the gray in a coat and the grassy tans (below) could weave a cozy winter cap. The natural elements that shed and grow under our feet provide for life's physical needs as well as inspire creative imaginings.

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Still the kid I used to be

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Spooky Owl, Brainy Birds & Cool Cats

It was Hallows' Eve early morning when what likely was a barred owl sitting on the fence stared at my window. In the dim light across the yard it looked like a spooky cat or a ghostly mop. From the side (below) it reminded me of a gray haired lady with a shawl wrapped over her head. I feared if I opened the window it would fly away but it didn't ... it was setting its hopes on some mice perhaps. This bird, sometimes called hoot owl, is said to have caused a decline in the less competitive northern spotted owl, also native to British Columbia. Occasionally, the two species forget their differences and co-mingle which is nice. Since Greek mythology, wide-open owl-eyes with their earnest expressions have exuded wisdom. But sorry Mr. or Ms. Owl, other birds might be wiser like the parrot and chicken in my post HERE.

Later, a cool cat carving with pumpkin eyes wickedly smirked as I walked by.

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