I have had a long day ...been up with the little pup after Ken leaves for work and I caught a beautiful sunrise outside on my front porch. The rays of sunshine seemed to wash over me as I prepared for my day...laundry...making lunch... collecting more supplies from my upstairs home studio. It is funny how 13 miles south ...and I feel as if I have gone on a retreat from the world. The quiet...the space...the trees and young sprouts coming up from a winter's sleep...the songs of small birds announcing their arrival ...the gentle breezes are all parts of a symphony for the sense. The earth has a rich fragrance this time of year...the soil is coming alive once again and welcomes the warmth of the sunshine and the arrival of tomorrow's spring showers. This is a real performance of Nature's ballet moving back into the seasonal cycles of rebirth and life. Enjoy my photos and now I need to go and renew my dyeing rules and regulations from Ann Johnston's wonderful books ...she was one of my favorite teachers from about 20 years ago. I also received Seth Apter's new book The Pulse and I want to dive in....am I a greedy girl or what??? Thank you for all you are giving me vicariously through the sweet encouragement of your gentle words. Peace be with you, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
