William Alther is famous for depicting nature in the Southwest like this magnificent fox gazing in the sunshine. You can better appreciate this painting alongside his words: “I’m really drawn to light and shadow. Any subject can be good if it’s got the right kind of light hitting it. That more than anything else, is what I’m after.” which inspires this Haiku:
HAIKU
O majestic fox
You freely roam the valley
As other creatures run scared
Painting by William Alther
“The most important aspect of being an artist is being a keen observer. The excitement for me is constantly exploring new ways to interpret nature.” James Morgan
James Morgan’s wildlife art spans 40 years. He produces an impressionistic style by layering light with textured brush strokes. These mallards are soft to the eyes making an Autumn pond rare and lovely, don’t you agree?
Into the Sun Mallards by James Morgan
A grasshopper can mean an insect, cocktail, military aircraft or a spiritual symbol. Funny that I did not see any green grasshopper this Summer. It jumps forward, never backward, symbolizing moving ahead in life as a sign of good fortune, which inspires this whimsical Haiku:
Now, now grasshopper
The water is cold, don’t jump!
Don’t you want to live?
A Bing Image.
Let me ask, how often do you feel a divine presence in your life? Hopefully your reply is often; that presence motivates me continually. I also agree with this remark from G.K. Chesterton: “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”
Consider another inspiration by Holy Spirit to King David:
“You keep every promise you’ve ever made to me! Since your love for me is constant and endless, I ask you, Lord, to finish every good thing that you’ve begun in me!” Psalm 138:8.
The holiday season is rapidly approaching; commerce seems to skip Thanksgiving right into Christmas, and not necessarily with Black Friday frenzy. It’s about believing to make little things magical and memorable moments simply. How will you make this special season ever best? I’d like to know. The countdown to Christmas Day is a little over one month.
Lord, please finish every good thing You have begun in each one of us. Sincerely, your scribe for God’s Love. A Bing Image.
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
Knowing that God is with you when you work brings satisfaction in all things. Reflecting over my life’s work, I was fortunate with a plethora of employment. Some exciting, others tedious, even those tough ones humbled my need for God. He got me through them all. He knew what I needed before I figured it out. I had to give Him my best efforts. “If God is satisfied with the work, the work may be satisfied with itself.” C.S. Lewis.
May God’s presence always bless what you endeavor.
A Bing Image
This is an honorable day for so many who bravely served country. I salute 4 men who are my heroes, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. If you are a Veteran, I kindly salute and thank you for my freedom.
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