Backyard Sunrise, Mars, PA – December, 2017
At Sunrise Each Day.
Your luminous rays
wake me from slumber.
Disturbing my dreams
and coaxing my eyes open.
But how can I deny
the bright, shining gift you bring.
Renewal and promise
at sunrise each day.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Winter Snowy Pine Reflections Watercolor – 11×14 140lb cold press
Snowy Pines Watercolor.
Is anything crazier or more unpredictable than the weather?!
Where I live, we went from record highs one week
to record lows the next.
From open windows and shorts and bare feet –
to snow flurries and wool socks and sweaters.
And one cold day I painted this winter scene
(inspired by a photo I saw that I cannot find credit for).
It’s funny how the cold scene
gives me a warm feeling.
Almost as crazy as the weather!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Kindness Day…. (s)
Every Act
of Kindness
Grows
the Spirit
and
Strengthens
the Soul.
–Anonymous
November 13 is World Kindness Day.
Can’t we make every day be World Kindness Day?
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Autumn Reflections Watercolor 11×14 140 lb Cold Press
Autumn Reflections.
Looking back….
I wonder why
it took me
so long
to realize
the beauty
of Autumn’s
brilliant transformation.
Looking forward…
I appreciate the journey
that got me
to this place
where I embrace
the inspiration
of Autumn
reflections.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Tip Toe through the… Fallen Leaves: A Charlie Guest Post.
I’m trying to tip toe,
taking it nice and slow..
but these crispy, crunchy leaves
which are supposed to be up in the trees
are warning my prey
and giving me away!
Good thing I’m only sneakin’
up on Mom who is peekin’
through that silly camera lens
that causes her to spend
way too much time
thinking of silly rhymes.
(Good thing I come along every once in a while and give her a break!)
Woofs & Wags,
Charlie
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The flowers of Fall
are the beautiful leaves
that in the summer
produced the forest’s shade.
The emerald and olive and mossy greens
turn to persimmon and crimson and gold.
The joy of Autumn
is in the cool, crisp breeze.
that carries the memory
of warmth and life and growth.
A breath of air inhaled
full of brisk, invigorating possibilities.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Backyard Path – Mars, PA August 2017
The Right Path.
If it was done with kindness,
It it was filled with love,
If it took humility and courage,
If it made you laugh,
If it made you jump out of bed in the morning,
If it brought tears of joy to your eyes,
If it caused a lump in your throat,
If it made you sweat,
If it required sacrifice…
You are likely on the right path.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Early Morning Front Yard – Mars, PA – June, 2017
Morning is worth waking up to…
When the warmth of the sun casts its golden magic,
and the shadows of the awakening trees begin dancing.
The cool dew is refreshingly invigorating on bare feet in the grass,
and the light breeze of the night still lingers.
The chirping birds are rejoicing, drenched with enthusiasm,
soaring and fluttering with the butterflies and the bees.
Steaming dark roast coffee is poured and inhaled,
lightened with Italian sweet cream, and then sipped with pleasure.
Sleepy, swollen eyes begrudgingly awaken and brighten.
It’s time to embrace the unending number of possibilities of a brand new day.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
If being in the second half of life means Sunday mornings are even more glorious than Saturday nights, I’ll take it!
In case you forgot to remind yourself this morning…
It’s a new day ready for fresh beginnings.
Your smile can light up a room.
Your beauty is way more than just your appearance.
You alone are more than enough.
You are doing a pretty awesome job at this thing called life.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
PS – I also need to remind myself of this, and these maple tree seedpods I fondly remember as “helicopters” from my childhood spring days at Grandma’s remind me of the hope each day brings and the beauty and potential we all have within just waiting to be shared.
Cherish the Moments!
the creative life in between 
