Blues - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is "Blues". I think of most of us owe some honor to the Blues, to those who struggled in the Deep South and shared their pain and suffering through music. Anyone who has listened to popular music is touched by the Blues, its threads are woven into an array of modern music.

Pictured is the great Robert Johnson.

Juicy Haiku

your thorny vines
bless us with juicy blackberries
lips stained purple

This is in gracious response to One Deep Breath. This week's topic is Juicy.

Juggle - IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is "Juggle". This is what it feels like sometimes when I'm trying to juggle too many things while cooking ;)

Haiku Recipe

gin and vermouth
over ice, shake, pour, add olive
dry martini

This is in gracious response to One Deep Breath. This week's topic is Haiku Recipe for those thirsty cooks.

Joe Zawinul

I was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of another great jazz musician, Joe Zawinul. Zawinul was a pioneer in the jazz fusion arena. He played with some "heavy guys" like Julian "Cannonball" Adderley and Miles Davis. He was the leader of the 70's fusion band, Weather Report for many years. It occurred to me how the death of someone you've never met can impact you so deeply. For me, it's related to the era in which these people impacted your life, thus, it taps into one's history. Getting into jazz in my late teens was a major part of my growth and exploration as a young adult. So, when I learned Joe had died, a part of my youth seemed to go with him. Sending love and peace to him and his family.

Simplicity

with a few lines
I express a lifetime of work
old apple tree

This is in gracious response to One Deep Breath. This week's topic is Simplicity.

Momentum -IF

This is posted in response to Illustration Friday. This week's prompt is "Momentum". I played with some photos I took recently at an amusement park. What fun to let the momentum of a ride take you away with laughter and fear!

Grandparents

your union
brought to life fourteen children
branching many more

This is in gracious response to One Deep Breath. This week's topic is "Grandparents". I feel lucky to have these two wonderful people as my grandparents. May my Grandmother rest in peace. My mother is the eldest of 14, and as you can imagine, I have a large extended family. When we had a family gathering, it was a happening. I loved the excitement and love that was always available at my grandparent's home. Cherished memories....