I was thinking about what to write this week and the robins gave me my answer.

We don’t have robins all the time. They are here in DeLand, Florida as part of their winter migration. And it is beyond wondrous.

We spent time this week just standing at the door just watching their antics in the birdbath. Very sociable. Very raucous. Very big on splashing. Dozens of them at once.

Birds function in my world the way fairies and invisible people function in the world of children. They fire up my imagination. There is a lot I don’t know about them. I sit patiently and wait to hear them.

And I love depicting them in my artwork. What’s important to me is not accurate depiction. I am interested in their presence and personality.

In small collages, like the ones above, the bird may be the star of the show.

In larger quilts, the birds may appear as a minor character. Perhaps they are the messengers.

Perhaps they are the watchers.

Perhaps they are the sign that good will come of this story.

I am reminded by their increased presence this week that small things in your life can be wonderful, and can help you to remember that wonder exists.

May some small wonderful things be present this week for you.

For all the artmakers: Happy creating
For all the art lovers: Happy appreciating

Thank you for reading. I always enjoy questions and comments.
--Bobbi

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