A to Z Journal Continues

Alphabet Journal  paintings: E, F, and G. 

Nothing more precious than mother and child hand in hand. Well in this case trunk to tail.

You have likely seen this phrase before, "A mother holds her child's hand for a little while, but their heart forever."

We might not all have children but we all have a mother!

Walking through a forest such as this would be so peaceful and meditative.

One day I was performing a very monotonous task, repainting my back yard fence gray. Brushing up and down, down and up with ugly gray paint, it was mind numbing. Then I thought; "Why not paint a purple door?"

One exciting idea led to another, I had an old white door knob just laying about, some slate to place in front of the door, an old window and thirty minutes later after an enthusiastic quick run to good ole Home Depot a window box was mounted. Now this cozy little spot is a hub of activity, plants are showing off their splendour, bees are buzzing, birds are chirping and splashing in the bird bath.

One day two of my grandchildren came to visit. They spotted the purple door and asked if they could open the purple door. I replied; "Sure, but you better knock first!" And so they did.

Later while having lemonade on the deck, the purple door was the topic of conversation, they giggled with laughter to think the door was real. I asked Desiree and Allysa; "If people lived in that little cottage, who do you suppose it would be?" Their eyes danced and sparkled, one idea after another came flying out effortlessly. People were created giving them names and descriptions, there was discussion on where they came from, why and how they got there. It was a thrill for me to be a part of that magical day.

Several months later a fourteen chapter storybook evolved. Perhaps one day I will share the story; 'Backyard Friends'.