QUEEN ANNE'S LACE

QUEEN ANNE'S LACE

Besides Iris, I love Queen Anne's Lace.  Some people say it is a weed. I say it is beautiful anyway.  Yesterday, I had the most amazing trip, down to Goreville, IL.  I took a ride with my cousin Sharon Rae navigating.  We went to Happy Hollow.  Yes, that is a real place, and it is so beautiful.  We drove, down, down, down, around the bluffs and into the Hollow.  Along the roadside and everywhere there was beautiful Queen Anne’s Lace blooming.  In spite of the drought and the fields of dying grass, trees already turning, leaves falling, just the end of June.  Still, Queen Anne’s Lace flourished.  When we finally came to the church, to turn around and retrace our journey, I stopped the van.  Sharon Rae got out and picked me some stems of beautiful Queen Anne’s Lace.  (I think she’s a princess, herself.)  So it might be a weed or it might be a lovely work from the hand of our Lord.  You decide…….

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU GROW!

A dormant seed in need

Of scorching sun

And drenching rains

Could be

Just

Another

Wild-strown weed.

Copyright - 2012 - Doris Grant Frey

Orator

So many men speak volumes

and say nothing.

I knew a man who could say everything

without a single word.

             Photo by ART                                     Copyright - 2012 - Doris Grant Frey
         White Iris in Fudgetown

Sat Am Blessings

SATURDAY MORNING BLESSINGS: 

          The patio flowers are growing thicker and blooming brighter colors:  pink and purple petunias, glowing orange marigolds, dusty millers, shiny silver, and the Irish green ivy is stretching out on the patio floor.  Where to go?  What to do?  Oh wait, here comes Mr. Robin, hopping across the grass.  And there’s Mr. and Mrs. Yellow Finch, flitting by and clearly upset that I’m sitting too near their favorite morning snack shop.  A jumbo black and yellow and very busy Mr. Bumble Bee buzzes about between the two tiny pale yellow butterflies.  But best of all and first visit 2012, a giant, regal, black and orange Monarch butterfly.  He brought his royal self in and lit on a flower, stayed a while.  Then up in the air, in circles he flew.  I thought he was going for sure, but he flew right over my head, around and round, then right at my nose.  While I’m awaiting my King Monarch’s kiss, he takes a spin dive right back to the flowers.  It seems his Royal Highness only kisses the Marigolds.  Only slightly offended, I decide it’s OK.  After all, He is the King.

Copyright – 2012 – Doris Ann Grant Frey

HERRINFESTA 2012

Pic from TheSouthern,com

I call him Little Uncle Sam.

I was there at the parade. Around me were kids, babies in strollers, parents, workers from the rides, older Herrinites and a group from one of the shelter homes. When the cannon on the BarBQ float shot out the multi-colored confetti and bright shiny streamers, there were expressions of surprise and happiness on all of those faces.  It was truly priceless! And I thought it was pretty, too.

We have some amazing talent in Williamson County.  Stay with me here.  You can read about all the winners in TheSouthern.com.  Just search HerrinFesta Awards on their homepage. 

HERE ARE THE DORIS ANN FREY PICKS FROM THE ART EXHIBIT.

First I picked this one and bought it.  Thank you, Cec Myers for painting my memories, "Butterfly Haven" in a peaceful garden.  I think they're lilacs.  Memories of Gramma's old cellar, sweet pea vines and fabulous lilac bushes.

I found some really interesting things that make me think of the past.  Interesting point is that they were all in the Student and Amateur artists' categories. 
First this old Chevy:

"Listening to the Past" by Lydia Ramsey, 

Second Place, Student Artist in Drawing & Painting, Photography

        Then this caught my attention instantly:

"Full Service" by Phelps Connor

Third Place, Student Artist in Drawing & Painting, Photography

SEE WHAT I MEAN?   

ALL THE OLD STUFF COMING FROM THE YOUNG STUFF!

(And it does get better!)

          Here's the next one.  Can you guess what it is?

"Looking Through a Different Lens"  (another winner) by Lydia Ramsey,

Student Artist Honorable Mention

(It's an old camera.)

And you who know me well, know that

there's no way I'm going to bypass a "quilt."

"My Favorite Place" by Peggy McPhillips

Second Place Amateur Artist Drawing and Painting

Now here's a really pretty girl.  She did a ceramic chocolate connoli, plate and fork too.  (Worked with her mom, Lynn at the VA.)  Here's a kid with real promise!

"Taste of Italy"  by Milana Manfredo

Student Artist Fine Crafts Second Place

AND NOW, LAST, BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST

DORIS ANN FREY'S PICK FOR

"BEST OF SHOW"

 

"Piano Lessons" by Amanda Trill

First Place Amateur Artist Photo/Digital

Amanda Rosan Trill (ART) wins first place!

Now you may be saying, "Well, Doris Ann, if that's your favorite pick of all, why didn't you buy that one?"  Well, I offered.  But Amanda Rosan Trill is a VERY DEAR friend. And I'm so blessed to be one of her favorite people, and she said I could "have it."

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Ok, Guys, it doesn't get much better than this. 

I love these kids. 

They're Great!!!

 

Copyright - 2012 - Doris Grant Frey