Ivory

I had a piece of my Great Grandmother's carved ivory made
into a drop to wear as a necklace.
I think it will look pretty with my Mammoth Ivory bracelet.

It is dangerously hot.
I went outside looking for bugs.
The Queen Ann's Lace is gorgeous right now.
I was out for about ten minutes.

Even the Dragonflies were staying in the shade.

I came in for reading

and processing trip photographs.

I am Mammoth dreaming.

Cowgirls and Mammoths

I love being home.

I love stepping out into the backyard and being with
the Tiger Swallowtails.

I am a Tall Grass Prairie Girl.

I love my home.

I love to travel too.
I love every part of travel;
the preparing, the loading of the car, the leaving and the coming home, all are wonderful.
I love finding myself while on the road. I love to connect.
I love the way I am changed when I travel.
I love the way the different flora and fauna affect me.
It always happens to me when I travel.
Somewhere on a trip I am influenced, forever changed.
This year it happened when I was in Cody, Wyoming.

I thought the Rockstar Cowgirl sign was fun.

The owner of the shop had lots of fun things for sell.

Her and her mate create custom boots.
I thought I wanted a pair of custom made cowgirl boots.
I thought about it but I am so happy wearing my moccasins I decide against the boots.
I really am not a Rockstar Cowgirl.
 I really belong in the shop down the street.

I really am a Mammoth lover.

My heart began to beat fast when I saw the
Mammoth Ivory jewelry.

I had bought a simple horse hair bracelet
when I was at the Wild Horse Sanctuary.

It is small and lovely, a nice every day bracelet.
Perhaps that is all I need.

The fossils in the shop were grand.

I always need more books.
When I placed my things on the counter I looked at the bracelet again.

I tried the Mammoth bracelet on.

My husband suggested I buy it.

It is on my dresser now. It is so lovely.
It has changed me in a very real way. I want everything in my life to be as significant and as elegant as my Mammoth bracelet.
I have not worn it it yet. A family wedding is coming up.
I think it will look perfect with a pretty dress my daughter gave me.
I have a new desire bubbling up.
I am looking at my clothes and my shoes differently.

 Tiger Swallowtails are elegant.
I am waiting for the female Tiger, in her black dress, to come into the gardens. I want to tell her all about Mammoths and bracelets.
I want to learn more about elegance.

Gemini

A young male Summer Tanager came into the back yard.
This is a new bird for us.

The Brown Thrashers seem to be feeding young.

 Swainson's Thrush comes for raisins, grapes and jelly.
 I know that she is only passing through.
She does not nest in Missouri.
It has been a joy to see her.

The Cat Birds are nesting.
They like raisins, grapes and jelly.

The male Cardinal is very protective.
I just love the fanning of the tail!

This pair has already raised two little ones this season.

Looks as if they are getting ready to nest again.

We provide lots of seed so raising young is easier.
These two are so cute.

I am waiting to see the female Hummingbird.

It is birthday time for Gemini.

I follow the zodiac.
I learn about my relationship to each of the signs.

My archetype for Gemini is the messenger.
Perfect time for me to travel.

We are under a Tornado watch.
Areas north-east of us have twisters on the ground.

Thunderstorms and large damaging hail is forecasted.
I hope the birds find shelter.

Wild Horses

The peonies have begun to open.

I shall be drying some for winter teas.

A few of the iris are open.
The wind shifted and is now a fresh breeze out of the north.
Temperatures have dropped into the low 50's.
It feels refreshing after highs in the 90's.

I am studying wild Horses.

The English Exmoor ponies are one of the ancient
wild Horses of Europe.

The Camargue are called the Horses of the Sea.

These French horses

 give grace and beauty to this harsh environment.

In the United States it is the wild Mustang

that needs our protection.

I hope I see Mustang when I travel west.

I am reading about the 

Paleo-Indians.

I am studying their 

elegant ways.

I am dreaming about the freedom to roam
in the wild places.