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"I do believe in an everyday sort of magic...the inexplicable connectedness we sometimes experience with places, people, works of art and the like; the eerie appropriateness of moments of synchronicity; the whispered voice, the hidden presence, when we think we're alone." Charles de Lint

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Mind blowing!

The wind was howling all day long so Paul and I kept our quilted window shades down making the condo dark and cozy. Just what it needed to be.

A few days ago I learned an amazing nature tidbit from Suzy Grindrod, a Madison friend I met just one time through Becky when we had an art day together. 

Suzy's instagram photo
As an early childhood environmental teacher Suzy takes great delight in pointing out holes in the ground telling her students (and her husband) that something lives down there! Recently a friend pointed out that during the winter you know when there's something actually down there because hoar frost forms at the opening from the condensation from their breathing. Suzy said her mind was blown in the caption of her Instagram post...and I responded that mine was too! Totally AWE inspiring.

I'm going to be on the lookout!!! 

Also Suzy's photo

I looked back...and sure enough I had photos from that art play date back in 2016. 

This is a bird's eye view of Becky's table that day. 
And this is a sweet little art piece that Suzy made. 
The little fish pull through the viewfinder.


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  1. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2025 at 5:42 AM

    Thank you for all of these awe inspiring photos and posts. I have always been in awe of sunrises/sunsets- just take a look at the camera roll on my phone! Yesterday was just a beautiful day- in so many ways- but the scenic views in the country on my way to have lunch with friends was at the top of the list. Crystal clear blue skies (it's mostly grey here in winter, so this was a treat), bright white snow ( somewhat another anomaly for us) that covered field after field, and lovely red barns. I couldn't even be upset about taking a somewhat wrong turn, as it gave me an even better chance to see the beauty of winter. What a fabulous day it was! Kathy

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    1. MaryAnn ShupeJanuary 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM

      There is something magical about the sun rising and setting and I can't help but look every time. Your day did sound perfect! There's nothing better than clear blue skies and snow covered fields punctuated by a red barn. Makes me think of Wisconsin! And how fun that a wrong turn ended up being a gift! Thanks for sharing this Kathy!

      I remember one wrong turn getting back to a friends house in Wisconsin late one evening which took me past a dark field COVERED in fireflies. I was smitten!

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