When he was a boy, my nephew carved several wooden reindeer to give as Christmas gifts to the family. Mine is a particularly delightful fellow. His stone nose, twig antlers and red ribbon held up beautifully over the years. The creativity and kind thoughts behind the handmade present still leaves me feeling a little enchanted as do many seasonal marvels that, this year, appear wrapped in the finery of fluctuating weather.
We've had buckets of rain. It's caused a lot of pain in some areas but for me it's been about capturing the luscious and large bouncy waves in agitated puddles.
At night the light from a street lamp casts its golden glow making the rain sparkle.
On some mornings, frost covers the roofs of houses making it all the more cozy inside.
Cloudy cosmic ice patterns form on abandoned patios.
Seasonal lights, float like musical notes in the air, bringing colour to the night.
Benches catch the drops, and bouquets, where someone once enjoyed the view.
Sea splatter sprays on wind-tossed days as if to refresh the spirit of the season.
Since my last post, everything from slushy snow to needle-sharp hail fell but no tornadoes. The vast devastation caused by extreme weather in
Mayfield, Kentucky recently is difficult to grasp. Poignantly, a factory making Christmas candles was one of the hardest hit. As we now light candles to honour the lost let's also honour life by illuminating leaders on how seriously we wish they would address climate change.
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The reindeer is a very special gift and I imagine one of your most treasured Christmas decorations. I was so sorry to hear of the death and destruction caused by the tornadoes. There always seems to be a major disaster around Christmas time.
ReplyDeleteYou have the artistic eye to see things that are wonderful and the technical skill to capture these images and share them.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree, time is a wasting on doing something about climate change. Tornadoes in December!!!
Wonderful and creative reindeer made by your nephew ~ and endearing post and photos for the season ~ magical wishes to you ! Xo
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Beautifully said. Artwork by special people in my life is a reminder of how grateful I am to know them.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, we need to illuminate those working for a solution to climate change. Their courage and thoughtful innovation is a reason for celebration.
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ReplyDeleteThe Reindeer is so cute, what a lovely gift. Your nephew is so creative.
Beautiful view of the festive lights and the sea. The Tornado was so devastating, my prayers go out to all those in the path. Have a happy day and week ahead.
Such a cute reindeer ornament with sentimental value. A good friend in Powell River hand carves detailed ornaments for presents each year and dates them. I have been so fortunate to be on his Christmas list for several years now. Have a wonderful Christmas and holiday season. I see lots of snow is on the way for a white one. - Margy
ReplyDeleteThe little reindeer is a treasure! And I love seeing the photos of where you live. We are very dry here and our scenes different so it's neat to see what you see! Happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteA marvelous post! You described your nephew's wooden reindeer perfectly, it is enchanting. These gifts gain momentum in their preciousness over time. I will be lighting my candle tonight. Climate Change is banging on our door loudly for all to hear. No sticking our heads in the sand for this one.
ReplyDeletenice to see you! You share a beautiful post with both art and nature. Love it all. .)
ReplyDeleteMaria - no question that water can be destructive, but it is such a necessary part of our ecosystem that I am grateful to see it in all its forms. Yes, I agree climate is a major issue, and I am volunteering with a US-based non-profit volunteer organization to influence change. It helps give me hope.
ReplyDeleteDevastating tornadoes and subsequent storms made me speechless. My part of the world has been so unusual, too warm peacefully, and now ordinary winter chill. The reindeer created by your nephew is so cute. The gold sparkling raindrops and the colorful light music note are my favorites.
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Magical winter photos and the perfect words as always from you. It is incredible that there are still climate-change deniers among us. But also and closer to home, believers who are not doing enough about it. Thank you for doing your part.
ReplyDeleteInstead of trying to impress upon our political leaders the seriousness of climate change, we need to start electing leaders who believe in it and care about it. Politics has become such an odious affair that talented, decent people have little aspiration for public service. Frankly, we are doomed!
ReplyDeleteThe reindeer is very cute! I absolutely love it.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a lovely gift!