We’re hardwired to look for patterns, repetition and rhythms. Nature is infused with patterns from the season to the petals on a flower. Patterns give us something to hang onto. Our own lives are also infused with rhythms and patterns – from our routines and daily activities to traditions and holidays we celebrate.
Paying attention to the rhythms of our lives as intertwined with nature satisfies a deep-rooted hunger and provides comfort that cannot be found elsewhere. The more we pay attention, the more we see that the extra ordinary really is the extraordinary.
Modern Field Journaling simply records it all.
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Bruce Jones 23 Sept 1933 - 19 May 2013 … Read more...
Here in Cody…
...the crab apple trees are in bloom, as are the Serviceberry bushes and more. ...leaves on all the trees are popping out like mad. ...the air is full of the scent of newly opening lilac bushes, and full of the songs of birds pairing up, and the morning songs of those already feeding babies (half of a shell of a robin's egg was found today). ...the irrigation ditch is full and the battle is on between tree owners and those that might like to use them for a home, or a dam. ...tree swallows are debating about a nest box, swooping around and tentatively landing to see if it is available. ...people are outside in their yards, sprucing them up, waving to neighbors, enjoying the … Read more...
T is for Taylor
And T is for Thank You for your patience. I'll get those new products up in the store just as soon as I can. I've been a bit distracted by a sick dog of late who is going to be fine. Our 12 year old girl, Taylor, is going to be with us awhile longer. I put together a page about it today in relatively little time. I'm getting faster at this hybrid stuff (paper + computer). No matter how it's done, it still comes down to documentation and story. … Read more...
New Product Coming Soon
Another lovely day of snow found me working on a kit I've had in mind for awhile - a Date Stamp Companion kit with 4x6 and 6x8.5 Templates/Clipping Masks and Frames as well as Word Art. All to match the Digital Date Stamps.Coming soon to the shop! … Read more...
The Best Way to Keep Field Notes
Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it. ~Julia Child This past year I've spent time reading much on Julia Child - just wanted to learn more about her and how she accomplished all that she did. I came across the above quote in one of the books and scribbled it down because that's the secret about following your passion. The other secret, though, is contained in the books that share her methods on how she became such a great cook. She took notes. Field notes, if you will. Repeating a recipe umpteen times with notes on what worked and what didn't - her observations - and (I imagine) thoughts on what to try next. Simply jotting down … Read more...
