It has been quite a Fiasco
Realizing the swarm of bees
that live(hide, lurk) somewhere on our ranch
would not yield to the countless "tricks" attempted to keep them from the hbird feeders
Finally, a NEW FEEDER was found
I ordered two
Humzingers
guaranteed to be BEE PROOF
well, they are indeed keeping those buzzing ,feeder destroying, pollinating
buggers, from sucking out the hummingbird nectar
However,
its been 2 weeks
and so far despite many brief visits from the whirling angels
none of them appear to be crazy about their new feeders
Oh yes,
it could be timing
the weather here in the Mojave desert
has been facilitating between extremes -100 degrees to 60 degrees
as Fall attempts to make her way fully into the Mojave desert
I wait
impatiently
hoping
that when I return from the Right coast
the Whirling angels
will be whirling
and swirling
under the Pomegranate Canopy
Here in the mojave , mother nature is showing signs of Fall
though the 3 days of under 80 degree temperatures, were quickly replaced by over 100 degrees,again-ugh.
Fortunately, during one of my random follow the links creative searches, I came upon an amazing school!
Yes an online school filled with wonderful women, all passionate about mixed media art. Drawing,journaling, painting, layering,experimenting, and most importantly, encouraging eachother in every way possible.
The teacher? One Miss Suzi Blu,
an accomplished artist whos teaching videos , are beyond compare!
You must visit Les Petite Academy, and discover the amazement there!
PS. 10 days and ive gone from not being able to draw a circle , to almost drawing a pretty nice face!
See, its never to late to go back to school!
Glorious Weather change!
Cooling here in the Mojave Desert.100 + to under 70 last night!
The Pomegranate tree has heard the hunger of our avian friends and offers itself as a feast
for our more then hungry
Fine Feathered Friends.
if you have an animal
then you know of this unconditional love
that is given unto you
without expectation
or conditions
or an agenda
so constantly
as dependable as your own breath
they love you
in every moment
at each new turn
in excitement
and in quiet
they love you
to the end
feathery- fluffy- walnuts with legs-the baby quail parade-again shot during twilight-through a window and a screen-with this herd of fluffiness- moving at a speed-that makes all 12 of them-appear to be one bigger feather-fest!they make the most adorable sounds-that i hope-to capture-on video-if there is enough light
I am so Happy to be taking part in the August Break
Blogging group. The icon is over there on the left of my blog
well its supposed to be; but , I got so caddywampussed trying to add this to my sidebar that I don't know if the actual icon is going to appear.
If you would like to join in the project,just click the link and come along with a growing number of bloggers who will be posting a photo a day on their blogs during the month of August.
105 here in the Mojave desert and this desertnana is seeking coolness and hoping the same for you
Nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral questions of our time; the need for mankind to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to oppression and violence. Mankind must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.
Martin Luther King Jr., December 11, 1964
I am learning through my writing devotion during these 21 days,that a big part of what keeps me from writing(other then my dreadful typing skills), is an ever present feeling that I am not able to put into words what I am experiencing. What I really feel,from one day to the next.
How to compact into sentences multiple strings of thoughts, ideas, feelings ,fragments, responses, experiences,questions and so on.
As i have been so blessed to connect to other wonderful women whom I never would have met, if it were not for the intention,then action, of Bindu. I have visited so many blogs with incredible , authentic writing, authored by souls shining like separate stars in this internet universe and beyond.
The Yoga practice comes much more naturally to me,though again, this opportunity
was a call to return, to begin again, slowly , and gently. After 3 weeks my body now cries for it-literally.
This is the awakening I hoped for,that I knew was possible;but had eluded me for far to many moons.
So I say Katannuta
knowing that I am awake,moving and writing with a sense of connection and wonder
on my journey
I am so excited to see the new cactus wren off spring on the ranch once again.
I adore all the birds;but the cactus wren has an energy, a friendliness, and even what appears to be playful ,silliness, that wins over -even the least enthusiastic avian observer.
I am quite certain if it were not for the our canine family, this little wren fledgling would have hopped and hurried its way straight into my kitchen. It explored the hanging steel dinner bell as a child would a set of monkey bars.
I have no choice but to shoot through our back double glass slider. If i attempt to go out onto the porch ,you no who comes tumbling out behind me,ruining any hopes of a shoot, and of course, scaring all the birds away.
There appears to be possible nesting activity going on, in the same lemon tree that i managed to fall out of last year. This year I will observe from afar. Unless of course, a much sturdier photo set up(like a fireman bucket ladder) becomes available; or, I finally give into the expense of a super telephoto lens or find just the right used one in super condition.
Oh yes, just as always I Sang Silent Night
Pa Pa filled the wood stove
thenturned off the lights
Papa snoring beside me
I snuck out to kitsch city
tucking Pa Pa's gift there
I cried
this is just shitty
cause despite vintage wonders
reflecting firelight
there was no Christmas here
and nothing felt right
I know a blizzard had hit
where we were to arrive
right on Christmas eve
after a 24 hr drive
still,
without all of you
to Hug by the tree
Christmas is not Christmas
For PaPa and Me
and I am honored and excited to be in this poignant and beautiful book with so many amazing women!
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Here I am a week later after my most unexpected fall whilst attempting to photograph the above precious Cactus Wren Babies.
Lessons learned
~its not nice to fool with mother nature!
~standing on top of a ladder brings a much worse outcome then walking underneath one
~wait until your photography assistant gets home before attempting any climbing moves on a ladder or any other devices that is more then six inches off the ground
Finally, newborn Cactus Wrens double in size in 7 days!
Prayers for Peace in our World
For my faraway Friend
Who travels to the places to dangerous and dark to imagine
To places where even the most powerful kings on earth cannot rescue you
She does this in the name of Peace
She does this to protect human rights
To protect children
And women
Who have no voice in the very place they live and breathe
She has young children of her own
She has a beloved one who awaits her return
From my quiet desert ranch
In the midst of personal challenges
All things fall into perspective
Because of You
Namaste
Maja
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