The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Things That Made Me Smile Today

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Things That Made Me Smile Today

7 comments:

Jan said...: Nice! I wish I'd get some bluebirds nesting in my boxes. Or any birds!

Listening to Leonard Cohen, "there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in"

Hope your day was good.; March 11, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Emelie said...: Such fun to see the little cabbage like start of the sedum, and that squirrel has really cute knees. is that possible? Silly. we always say that about the dog also. More silly. Such signs of spring, we had our first thunder and lightning
today.

Thank you for sites of spring.; March 11, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Gail H. Ragsdale said...: I love your Robin and Bluebird photos! Your photos are so clear and crisp looking.; March 12, 2010 at 6:37 AM
yoborobo said...: Your little bluebird is so busy! :) We're getting rain today, and I could get cranky about that, but you know what? It isn't SNOW! lol! You have a great weekend, Audrey! xoxo Pam; March 12, 2010 at 6:54 AM
Marlene said...: Audrey they make me smile also. I have bird feeders out but no house, I just might have to get a couple made and see If I can get some residents.; March 12, 2010 at 8:38 AM
Diva Kreszl said...: thanks for sharing these smiles with us!!!; March 12, 2010 at 8:38 AM
Bella Sinclair said...: Hello, Audrey! So nice to meet you. Thank you for stopping by. Ces speaks so warmly about you, and now I can see why! Ces is an amazing artist and truly an incredible friend. I think I'd be lost with out her. :)

Wonderful photos of your garden friends. The blue of that bluebird is fantastic! I'll be back to see more of your beautiful work and photos. Have a great day! xoxo; March 16, 2010 at 2:45 PM

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