3 posts published by Writing to Freedom during October 2025| writing to freedom
~ This weekend I attended the Fiftieth Birthday Party for Terra Studios. They began as a simple family glass and pottery studio making the regionally famous Bluebirds of Happiness. The party celebrated their growth into a regional center for art with classes, music, food, and an overflowing gallery. Whimsy and fun play a big part…| writing to freedom
~ dollops of color falling leaves and pungent smells signal Autumn’s song dappled scenes with light and shade nature’s abundant harvest ~ This week John has invited us to look back to Lens Artists Challenge #106 Autumn. Since I’ve only been following them for about a year, I will be looking back to my gallery…| writing to freedom
“A walk in nature walks the soul back home.” ~ Mary Davis I enjoyed a refreshing walk in the woods this weekend. ~ a stroll in the woods senses alive and alert immersed in goodness the …| writing to freedom
~ This week Tina challenged us with City Mouse/ Country Mouse, based on the Aesop fable, to beware thinking the grass is greener elsewhere. In Tina’s case, while she may love visiting the city, there is no place like her home. Lately, I’ve been falling into the trap of thinking somewhere else would be better.…| writing to freedom
“Love is wine as old as time, which quenches our lonely longing.” ~ John Mark Green Flowers and butterflies have a symbiotic relationship, a form of love and longing. ~ In my experience…| writing to freedom
~ the moon softly glows as light and shadow embrace simple serenity ~ ~ ~ This week Ritva invited us to pause, relax, and savor the quiet moments of life. This is a beautiful reminder to explore the beauty around us. When we look for beauty, we often find moments of peace and serenity within…| writing to freedom
~ This week Anne invited us to have fun on a virtual scavenger hunt for the Lens Artists Challenge. The goal is to find images that match her list of words. The words I chose are circle, pattern, design, water, bumpy, and shadows. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This challenge was a…| writing to freedom
“Gardening is the art that uses flowers and plants as paint, and the soil and sky as canvas” – Elizabeth Murray Our community garden continues to thrive thanks to the care of Lynda. ~ p…| writing to freedom
~ bees and birds feasting a field of beautiful dreams dancing in the wind ~ ~ ~ “Wildflowers can’t be controlled. That’s what makes them beautiful.” – Anonymous ~ ~ May your dreams and your flowers be wild.| writing to freedom
I’m grateful for bees who pollinate our plants and food. ~ nature’s free bounty flowers, bees, beauty, and food the tiny treasures ~ Mushrooms recycle nutrients to the soil and trees, a…| writing to freedom
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” ~ Marcel Proust Mike and Vicki on their front porch, and yes, we did some porch sitting. ~ After famil…| writing to freedom