The Third Act

medicine making

Tincturing Solomon's seal root from my garden.  

 

 

 

shifting of the seasons

Autumn.  While there's a shift with every season to the next, autumn can often feel more...profound.  There's a lot of introspection, along with everything that might bring.  Satisfaction and regret for two.  

I look back not only over the past year, but the past fifteen, maybe twenty...maybe the whole shebang.  So much has changed in my life.  And you know what?  It's not slowing down.  At this point, I'm all about coming to terms with what is and being grateful for my blessings.  There are far fewer years ahead than behind me.  There's so much I'd like to set right, so much I want to understand, to express.

I think I used to write more about my "trials and tribulations".  I tend to keep that somsewhat private now.  I don't know why...maybe that will change.  But everyone's got stuff, you know?  It should come as no surprise to anyone that struggles are universal.  And my struggles?  They're small potatoes.  I have nothing to complain about.

There's a shift going on in me right now.  It has to do with physical stuff and mental stuff.  It's not always comfortable.  But I'm choosing to look at things with curiosity and know that I can care for myself.  And know that even deep within this very flawed little me, there's some kind of wisdom to access.

(a few more pinholes in the Zeroimage on Kentmere400)

 

 

 

 

Saturday morning

This is the first sunny day we've had in about a week.  Now, waiting for the temps and humidity to drop for it to feel like autumn again.

 

 

 

 

waiting for Helene

Apparently hurricane Helene is moving pretty fast.  She might be a tropical storm at this point.  In any case, we should be getting bands of heavy rain this afternoon with a small threat for tornadoes (oh joy).  It's still very muggy out...warm...kinda gross in my estimation.  But as mentioned in the previous post, the fungi are loving it.  I went out this morning to document a few new organisms in the yard, before the rain comes.  

Another few days and we may have sunshine and dry/less humid conditions again.  Just in time for October, perhaps?

 

 

 

 

 

fungi season?

It's been damp...and warmish.  Fungi are happy.  I'm not a fungi...although I do like fungi.  I'll be quite content once the humidity drops again...and the days are cooler.  In the mean time, I guess I'll enjoy these fascinating organisms.

(pinhole images made on Kentmere400 in the Zeroimage69)

 

 

it's been a while...

Both since I shot a roll of film in the Zero...and also since I got a migraine (boo hiss!).  Thankfully I processed the film before my brain went a little wonky.  I had to wait until I could see straight again before scanning and editing.  All's well that ends well?  I mean, I do like the images I made.  My head might not feel good again until the morning though...sigh.

 

 

last night while doodling

last night while doodling

ghost dog

why does my face look square??

camellias

It's a gray, drizzly day.  So glad I mowed the front yard yesterday.  Today will be mostly indoors. 

These images are using the DSLR, but the Zero is loaded with film and the camellias will make lovely pinhole subject matter.

 

 

 

 

 

red transferware

Several years ago I stumbled upon (and bought) some old red transferware, listed on Craigslist.  Over the years I've added more pieces here and there.  These aren't expensive.  They might be considered a bit kitschy because of the bucolic designs on them...but I don't care.  They make me happy and feel comforted and cozy.

The other day I was browsing in a local consignment shop. I was curious as to whether the samovar I saw there a year or so ago was gone (yes, I also have an attraction to samovars).  It was gone, which wasn't unexpected.  Then I saw this cup and saucer set of red transferware.  The thing is, the bowl of the cup was exactly what I'd been looking for (for tea leaf reading).  I haven't read any tea leaves, yet, but have been enjoying using these for my tea.

 

 

 

 

Sunday

It's officially autumn.  There was a random thunderstorm that went through last evening.  Today has been mostly cloudy, with brief showings of sunshine.  This being the case, the temps have stayed pleasant...and the fall vibe more apparent.

The garden is slowly getting its autumn on.  That is to say, I'm only slowly taking care of the things that need taking care of.  But it's not a mess and I enjoy seeing what's going on out there with my somewhat "hands off" approach right now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

Not much to say today.  Movin' through my stuff, haha!  It's all good.

On the porch this afternoon...Oolong tea in my favorite autumn mug and a slice of pumpkin bread (made with sourdough discard).  The pumpkin bread turned out super delicious!  And I need to get in the habit of daily green/Oolong tea again (black is the morning go to).

Autumn feels like a good time for another reset.  The story of my life...resets!

(Instax wide film in Lomo'Instant camera)