24 Replies to “Frosting”

  2. Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes – united kingdom – we are 'silver surfers' and writers of fiction, proving every day that you are never too old to have fun!
    jenanita01 says:

    I just love what frost does to everything…

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  5. Sheryl's Light – I am a married woman who is now in her 60's living with my husband in Vermont. I have three grown adult children all scattered across the U.S.A. I am a fairly new grandma who struggles with not seeing my grandsons which I have two of. They live in Texas with my son and wife. My daughter lives in Florida. My firstborn lives in California. I have been wanting to build a blog to share life as it appears to me. I'm told I have a wonderful sense of humor. My favorite saying is "Life Is A Lark." I'm hoping you, the reader can relate to my stories and views on life. Buckle up it could get bumpy.
    Sheryl's Light says:

    Winter is cold but beautiful.

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    1. Padraig, I am so glad. It is a practice and form that has deeply enriched my life and brought me much comfort and joy. Very best, Catherine

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      1. Might you point me in direction of a suggested site to guide me further? Or a centralised collection of this artform, if such exists? With gratitude, buíochas mór.

      2. Padraig, you can read more about this art form called “Ekphrastic poetry” in the “ABOUT” section of my blog which details how I approach it. And perhaps a google search of the term will provide you with some more direction. Best, Catherine

  10. 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:

    I love frost. These beautiful photos and words are truly windows into the sacred. Thank you

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  11. Did you get frostbitten fingers while taking the photo? 🙂 That is real skin in the game!

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  12. Kathy – I live in the middle of the woods in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Next to Lake Superior's cold shores. I love to blog.
    Kathy says:

    “Sugared with cold”–LOVE this, Catherine!

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  13. coach4aday – Southeastern, NC – Dan Kenney is a higher education professional who knows his purpose in life is coaching. He has been a basketball coach, director of athletics, and chief of staff. In each of those positions he has led teams. He has been at four NCAA Division I and II universities. They include East Carolina University, Western Carolina University, Winthrop University, and UNC Pembroke. He spent most of his career at UNC Pembroke before retiring in 2018. His last six years he served as the university's Chief of Staff were he was heavily involved in coaching the senior executive team and involved in a number of strategic initiatives including NC Promise. In each role he realized the importance of leadership fundamentals on teamwork. He determined that the one common trait of championship teams was they achieved results. He has been a student of the techniques, habits, and behaviors that leaders of championship teams possessed. He truly wants everyone to experience the joys of being part of a championship team. Everyday he writes a daily blog post on leadership, teamwork, or living a happy and productive life. In addition to his blog he has delivered keynote addresses, made leadership presentations, and conducted seminars for various businesses, non-profits, athletic departments, churches, and civic organizations. Dan resides in Lumberton NC with his wife of 39 years Mira. They have five adult children and a granddaughter. In addition to his passion about coaching Dan is a golfer, deacon at his church, a craft beer aficionado, and a collector of great friends. You can learn more at https://coach4aday.com/
    coach4aday says:

    Thanks for the recent like and beautiful photo.

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