The Japanese Maples are at the height of their colors now. Such large, brilliant spots in the late summer.
The stripped and
shapely maple grieves
The ghosts of her
departed leaves
The ground is hard,
as hard as stone
The year is old, the
birds are flown.
John Updike
We just had a big thunderstorm, and as soon as it was over we went up on the hill to catch the sunset. Sunsets are always the most beautiful right after a storm.
“A nasty stormline
comes rumbling ominously out of the northwest. The birds eat more quickly as
the woods grow darker.”
~David J. Beard
WAIT! I got yesterday's post wrong. We were not in Hobby Lobby. We were in HOME GOODS! We did go to Hobby Lobby a day later, though. Anyway, I was able to restrain myself pretty well this time. I got this pumpkin, which matches our living room colors.
And here's the best part about it. It lights up! I love the antique looking stem as well. And it was quite cheap.
“Jesus
once again addressed them: “I am the world’s Light. No one who follows me stumbles around in the darkness. I provide plenty of light to live in.”
John
8:12
After the doctor we went to Hobby Lobby. It is out of town, so I don't get there very much. This huge wood peacock was on a high shelf.
I liked this colorful elephant with bells underneath. Wonder what is the reason for this?
Care to pay $200.00 for a giant gold gorilla?
And witches already, in July! This looks like a mom and her children witchlets.
The ride home was lovely. I adore being surrounded by mountains.
As we get to the top of the mountain, we are looking down on the valley we live in.
What did I buy there? You'll see on my next post.
“A hobby is only fun if you don’t have time to do it”
– Leo Beenhakker
This large painting was hanging in the doctor's waiting room. It is called "The Gatherers" by Carolyn & Rusty Goldsmith. Strange that it was created by two people. Also strange that I cannot see any connection with the title. But that's neither here nor there.
I saw that a good portion of the painting is created with drips. What the...
This drip technique seems to be popular now.
Some of you may remember this huge mural that was painted on the side of a building a few blocks from our house.
It, too, was made with many purposeful drips! So what's the deal?? Drip Art maybe?
“A painting is what you make of it,
besides which, "Moon Weeping" has a better ring to it than
"Paintbrush Dripping."
~Robert Brault
My next post will be about where we went after the doctor!
Today we went to The University Of Virginia for Phil's regular cancer checkup, which turned out well. Their cancer center is called The Emily Couric Cancer Center. Emily Couric was the sister of Katie Couric. She was a congresswoman here, and died of cancer. Katie built this cancer center in honor of her.
Everything is automated, even the lights and toilets turn on and off according to movement. This revolving door goes around when someone gets inside. So people have no control over it. It scares me and I won't use it!
The hall walls had been redone with large strips of colorful wood.
Outside, the Crepe Myrtles were in bloom.
In my next post, I will show you some strange art they had.
Never go to a doctor
whose office plants have died.
~Erma Bombeck
A house about three blocks away has their front yard covered in gladiolas.
And here
on this mountain, God will banish
the pall
of doom hanging over all peoples,
The shadow of doom darkening all nations.
Yes,
he’ll banish death forever.
And God will wipe the tears from every
face.
He’ll
remove every sign of disgrace
From his people, wherever they are.
Yes! God says
so!
Isaiah
25
“They ran to the
museums for paintings. I ran to the roof for sunsets.
Darnell Lamont Walker
The wild Violets are growing in yards everywhere now! They are so sweet. We have quite a few in our yard, and I hate for them to be mowed d...
