The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: A Perfect Day

Saturday, September 11, 2010

A Perfect Day

If there is such a thing as a "Perfect Day", today came close. The temperature was wonderful, the sun was warm, there was a cool breeze, and the sky was blue. There were so many birds in the yard I couldn't believe it. There were doves, finches, hummingbirds, bluebirds, mockingbirds, and even an oriole showed up for the first time. I have never seen this many types of birds in the yard all at the same time.

As I walked the yard, I took pictures of what is left of the flowers. Even they seemed happy and perky on this gorgeous day. The mountain view from the back porch was clear and calming ~ something I feel blessed to see each day. I wanted to share the beauty I experienced today. I hope you had a beautiful day, too.

9 comments:

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: Beautiful Audrey, and I didn't have to *walk* to see all the loverlies! ;)

XXOO~~♥
Anne; September 11, 2010 at 8:52 AM
OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...: I love your photos, especially the view from your porch. And thanks so much for the blast from past fabulous September Morn.....I'd forgotten how much I love that song. I hope you have another "perfect" day. The Olde Bag; September 11, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Ces Adorio said...: OOOOH, are you at the Blue Ridge Mountains? There is no mistaking that blue hue in the mountains. I have not been here for a long time. Ugh. I am stuck drawing. It's as if I have been possessed by my pens!!! How are you? Are you doing well? TSUP!; September 11, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Marlene said...: Beautiful photos, beautiful song, perfect post.; September 11, 2010 at 3:37 PM
illustration poetry said...: Fairy Fish, this reminds me of a song...
wait a min i forgot...

hmmmmmmm...; September 12, 2010 at 10:18 AM
illustration poetry said...: something about a perfect day...

i still cant remember x(; September 12, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Manon said...: Awe....I loved this post!! Love those perfect days!! : )); September 12, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Caterina Giglio said...: I love this post and your interpretation of a perfect day... so close to mine!
btw, I love those photos to the left especially the one with the curlers! I had those curlers!! LOL!!; September 12, 2010 at 3:04 PM
Rick said...: Audrey
thanks for colouring my world today, Audrey
Yes, the hummers are on the move.
~rick; September 12, 2010 at 11:34 PM

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