16 Replies to “Balm”

  1. Thank you so much for this thought. I am only too grateful to be able to accept some ‘balm’ from your photo-garden. It is much needed by me right now, as all I seem to be doing lately is offending everyone….. namaste.

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  4. Jennifer Wagner – Wife. Mom. Poems. Orange blossoms. Cacti. Palm trees. I believe you are a blessing and have a story worth hearing. You can find my poetry at www.poetlaundry.com.
    Poet Laundry says:

    Gorgeous photo! I do want to come and stay ahwile…

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  5. artzent – I am a visual artist and teacher of Fine art working and teaching in all 2D media. You can see images of my work in many categories, view my biography,comment on artwork, see what's on the easel right now, and more when you go to https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/junepauline-zent I will be blogging here about personal true stories and sharing my life and work. I hope that you will comment and share yours with me!
    artzent says:

    Lovely! Someone is a very good gardener.

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  6. Gretchen Del Rio – Crestline, California, USA – I first discovered the magic of water based colors when many years ago I began to paint with procion dyes on silk. I loved the unexpected quality of the process. It was so exciting to never be sure what the colors and water would combine to produce. It seemed as though the medium had its own passion. Painting with watercolors and paper is much the same. I love the color combinations and separations that occur spontaneously as the color floats on the water. You can never totally predict what effect will result. If you try to control the medium too much, your painting will be very tight losing its aliveness. The artist must be bold and decisive or the work will not be clear and fresh. It is really like a dance. It becomes a controlled folly in knowing when to let go and when to take charge of the direction that the painting is taking. The images that I paint reflect my emotions and are expression of my life experience. They are not extensively planned, but rather evolve as the painting progresses. I am always surprised by the end result since it comes into being because of what the medium and emotion has suggested. The paintings are from my heart and I always fall in love with the subject. I believe that we are all connected and, if an image touches you, it is because we all have the same heart even though our paths may be different. Most of all, painting what I paint makes me happy. The paintings are my own path unfolding. They are an opening door for me and contain my own passion for life.
    Gretchen Del Rio says:

    breathtaking

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  9. Ogee – I am a nascent gardener, rescuer, and photographer, chronicling the journey of the dogs at Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary near Sacramento, CA - and the Memorial Garden we have devoted to them.
    Audrey says:

    Seedbud, I suspect this matters little to you – but your beautiful words matter much to me. For that reason, I included Leaf and Twig on my list of nominees for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Do with it what you will/will not. http://gardensforgoldens.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/very-inspired-inspiring/

    Thanks for inspiring me on a daily basis. 🙂 Ogee (now revealed as Audrey)

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    1. Audrey,

      Thank you so much for the nomination – and for all your comments which are so encouraging. I want to keep the look of leaf and twig so I don’t do posts that respond. But I am so touched you nominated me and delighted that perhaps more people will find their way here through your lovely blog. Thanks!

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  12. annandmeg – Petaluma, CA – My emphasis is in Urban, Land Use and Environmental Law, and I'm particularly interested in researching various issues involving environmental policy and community development. I'm a thinker, and I like to brainstorm. This blog is my way of putting my ideas on (e-)paper so I can share my research and brainstorming with others.
    annandmeg says:

    Thanks for a wonderful photograph. Gardens always lift our spirits.

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