Monthly Archives: February 2016

Gift #971: Maltese Falcon

Posted on February 29, 2016 by ordinarymiracletoday

It was another super busy week – lots of activities and such that kept me out late most evenings. One of these was a completely surprising and unexpected pleasure. About two weeks ago I went to a play with some … Continue reading →

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Gift #970: Of Mushrooms and Rooflines

Posted on February 24, 2016 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today I have a bit more green to share with you. It’s an October green – faded, dusty, and filled with gold. This was the calendar art for October, which I’m just now getting around to sharing. I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Gift #969: Yarn Love

Posted on February 22, 2016 by ordinarymiracletoday

I mentioned in my last post that I’m getting a bit impatient for green to arrive. Nature is not on board with manifesting anything green for several more weeks, so I turn to alternative sources. The obsession with green manifests … Continue reading →

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Gift #968: Tree Stumps

Posted on February 20, 2016 by ordinarymiracletoday

This was not a stellar week for blogging. I’m not quite sure what to say about it except that it seems to have been a “perfect storm” of late nights, headaches, and website problems. But hopefully I’ll get my act … Continue reading →

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Gift #967: Hand and Heart

Posted on February 15, 2016 by ordinarymiracletoday

Yesterday I said goodbye to an old friend. We’ve actually only met a month ago, but I feel as if I’ve known him all my life. I’ve spent a lot of time in his company, courtesy of the Indianapolis Museum … Continue reading →

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Gift #966: Spring Mill in Winter

Posted on February 10, 2016 by ordinarymiracletoday

This past weekend I spent several glorious days at Spring Mill State Park, my most favorite place in Indiana. It’s about 2 hours away, which is a convenient enough drive for a Friday afternoon. And with very little effort one … Continue reading →

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Gift #955: Winter Tree Line

Posted on February 8, 2016 by ordinarymiracletoday

I’ve been wanting to share with you the first of Art Bead Scene’s jewelry challenges of 2016. January’s inspiration was lovely: Landscape with Stars by Henri-Edmond Cross (1905-1908) and is a perfect example of the Neo-Impressionistic style he championed. It … Continue reading →

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Gift #954: Of the Ground

Posted on February 6, 2016 by ordinarymiracletoday

The views of winter from the ground have a subdued but ethereal composition. Devoid of vivid colors, a hundred myriad shade of gray, taupe, and brown blend and merge together like hues of a black and white rainbow. Bits of … Continue reading →