back on track

 sometimes when life gets more complicated than usual

a good dose of mother nature helps.

these gorgeous clouds rolled in after a wild storm

and caught the evening sunshine in such a reassuring way.  

 the blueberries are coming on strong

reminding me of the caldecott winning book

blueberries for sal.

kaplink, kaplank, kaplunk.

sunday was cora's "gotcha day".

she has been with us for a year now, 

and we are so glad we all found one another.

batman started some madder plants from seed this spring.
we will have to wait three years for the roots to mature.
then i'll try them out in the dye pot.
a deep, rich, mellow red may be my reward.

there's sanctuary in small things.
here's hoping you are finding some in your neck of the woods.
xo