Gratitude

Lettering was done with Pentel Pocket Brush Pen 

on an oak leaf gathered, lettered, and photographed 

along the Clipper City Rail Trail in Newburyport, MA.

Samhain 2021

 As the days shorten, let us savor the light

and nurture the warmth in our hearts.

Lettering done with Speedball C-4 nib and Calligraphica Crystals.

Autumn 2021

 

May the gentle warmth of the autumn sun

soothe our hearts and bring us peace.

Lettering was done with Hiro/Leonhardt #40 nib and Golden Leaf Calligraphica Crystals.

The cycles of the sun

remind us of the narrow path we walk.

As the days grow shorter,

let us embrace the vulnerability 

in the midst of August's exuberance.

Lettering was done with a Speedball C-4 nib and Calligraphica Crystals. The photograph was taken in my garden. Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Spirit'is in the foreground in my hand. Callicarpa dichotoma 'Early  Amethyst' or beauty berry is in the background. The tiny blossoms will form purple berries in the fall.

May Day Greeting and Project

 

Unite and unite Now let us unite! For summer is a-comin' today.

Here's a PDF to print and directions for making the book Watch a British Pathe´reel from 1932 of the song being sung in Padstow, Cornwall And in 1953 from the Alan Lomax Archive

Wishing you a Happy May! Susan

Beginner's Mind

 

May beginner's mind be with you as we move forward with new hope.

Quote From Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki  Free PDF: https://terebess.hu/zen/mesterek/Zen-Mind.pdf

Spring 2021

 

May this day of complete balance guide us

as we bring the lessons of the past year

into a new world of connection, commitment, and compassion.

Lettering was done with Hiro/Leonardt #4 Blue Pumpkin nib and Chestnut Calligraphica Crystals

on pineapple leaf paper squares resting in witch hazel twigs