an artist reflects

A blog originating from Cape Ann MA about life, creativity and the spirit by sharing art,photography and haiku.Her assistant is her Mal-Shi. Enjoy.

  • Stormy weather predicted for Cape Ann MA

    REFLECTION ~ Awww

    Ziggy ~ my assistant

    PRAYERS FOR ALL

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy

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  • REFLECTION ~ CRITTERS

    ‘Little bird’ is courageous on Cape Ann MA

    ‘My favorite Critter ~ Ziggy

    We are sharing our link with: SATURDAY CRITTERS

    Ziggy ~ my assistant
    PRAYERS FOR ALL 

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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    5 responses to “Saturday Critters ~”

    1. Cecilia Upchurch Avatar
      Cecilia Upchurch

      That is Junco…aka we call it a snow bird here in Dixie. It always arrives here in December and will stay til April.
      Hugs to you Carol and Ziggy
      Cecilia
      http://downhomeinnc.blogspot.com

    2. Eileen Wise Avatar

      Hello Carol,
      Cute captures of the Junco, they do not seem to mind the cold snow. Ziggy is a cutie!
      Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

    3. itsallaboutpurple Avatar
      itsallaboutpurple

      oooooh that is an adorable little junco, i only see them here at my feeders when it snows. this is a wonderful picture, i love seeing all the snow on the branches!!

    4. yogiabb Avatar
      yogiabb

      Oh man, poor little bird with all that snow. Is that a junco? We’ve had them here but no snow yet.
      Stay warm!!

      https://yogisden.us/?p=15844

    5. Nicole/DVArtist Avatar

      That is some ice on those branches. Great shot. Have a nice day today.

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  • REFLECTION ~ CREATIVE LIVING ~

    Got to dress for Cape Ann MA weather ~ it’s winter.

    Haiku/haiga celebrating the light returning.



    My Assistant ~ Ziggy
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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  • REFLECTION ~ SKY ~

    Sun peeking through clouds on Cape Ann MA



    Ziggy ~ my assistant

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    PRAYERS FOR ALL 
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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    13 responses to “Sky Watch Friday”

    1. The Brian's Home Gang Avatar

      Love the blue on the water and the contrast with the sky!

    2. messymimi's meanderings Avatar

      Your sky is beautiful. It’s cold here, too, at least for now.

    3. Nicole/DVArtist Avatar

      WOW this is a stunning photo. Have a nice day.

    4. meowmeowmans Avatar

      Beautiful shot of the sky there, Carol. Those clouds over the water are really something. Hugs to you and Ziggy!

    5. williamkendall1 Avatar

      Beautiful skies.

    6. jimbarlas Avatar
      jimbarlas

      Beautiful sky.

    7. Jocelyn Avatar
      Jocelyn

      Beautiful sky shots.

    8. Marsha Gay Avatar

      Nothing is prettier than sun on the water

    9. onespoiledcat Avatar

      It’s extremely cold here…..temps today starting in the 20s……possible snow tomorrow. We are beginning to be very ANXIOUS for the arrival of Spring but that’s a distant dream! LOL

      Hugs, Pam (and Teddy)

    10. My GBGV Life Avatar

      We are happy to have a cold front coming through that we hope stays until March as we need some winter, not warm air with rain and ice. At least now, most of the ice has gone away. Have a wonderful weekend!

    11. alanamautone Avatar

      Believe you can…I love that quote, and also liked the pink tinted clouds. We are back to winter where I live in New York State, sigh. The warmer weather was great while it lasted. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

    12. Turtle Lover Avatar
      Turtle Lover

      San Francisco Bay Area (California) is supposed to be in the high 60’s …. that’s cold for me ha ha ha

    13. mlouisebarbourfundyblue Avatar
      mlouisebarbourfundyblue

      Hi, Carol! I think your reflection on enjoying life is meaningful. It’s important to devote part of every day to doing things that mean a lot to you. No matter what, I always read and nearly always write in my journal. I love to connect with people. Your Ziggy is a joy! Have a great week. ❤️

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  • REFLECTION ~ Gratitude

    Winter on Cape Ann MA

    Ziggy ~ my assistant

    PRAYERS FOR ALL

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy

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    13 responses to “THANKFUL THURSDAYS”

    1. williamkendall1 Avatar

      Brooding comes to mind with that sky.

    2. messymimi's meanderings Avatar

      Isn’t it wonderful when we find a lost item!

    3. Ruby Rose Avatar

      Ziggy has a great face

    4. onespoiledcat Avatar

      We love Brian’s Thankful Thursday – so many of us participate in that and it’s uplifting to read everyone’s posts there every week. Makes us truly consider the GOOD in our lives – there is ALWAYS something to be thankful for.

      Hugs, Pam

    5. My GBGV Life Avatar

      What a great quote for loneliness! These days after covid people don’t interact in person and it makes it really hard to not be lonely sometimes. Glad you found your earring. A find like that can really make a persons day!

    6. tomthebackroadstraveller Avatar

      ,,,and Winter on Cape Ann is a silvery delight !

    7. The Brian's Home Gang Avatar

      Those are all wonerful thankfuls. It sure looks cold up your way. Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

    8. Eastside Cats Blog Avatar

      Good thing that you found your earring!
      Have lost a few over time, and I’ve hung onto the remaining ones…not sure why, but I look at them and mourn the loss.
      Guess I could always get one ear pierced to wear a single…?

    9. Cecilia Upchurch Avatar
      Cecilia Upchurch

      Carol and Ziggy…just wonderful thankfuls and I am thankful you share all your seasons with us
      Hugs x 2
      Cecilia
      https://downhomeinnc.blogspot.com/

    10. Dakota/Caren/Cody Avatar

      Hi Carol and Ziggy! I sure love seeing you both and those gorgeous photos!

    11. 15andmeowing Avatar
      15andmeowing

      Great thankful list. I am glad you found your earring. XO

    12. Cath Moore Avatar

      nice

    13. The Oceanside Animals Avatar

      Lulu: “Walks are the best! And it’s a good thing you found your earring before a cat did!”
      Charlee: “What are you implying? That cats are thieves?”
      Lulu: “Aren’t you?”
      Charlee: “Yes, but it’s rude of you to point it out.”

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  • Working fishing boat even in winter on
    Cape Ann MA

    Ziggy ~ my assistant
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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  • Cape Ann MA ~ Harbor
    Happy to be here ~ 😊

    Happy to see you ~ 🐶

    REFLECTION ~HAPPY IS: ~ on Cape Ann MA ~

    Ziggy ~ My Assistant

    PRAYERS FOR ALL

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy

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  • Tis winter on Cape Ann MA

    REFLECTION ~ Awww

    Ziggy ~ my assistant

    PRAYERS FOR ALL

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy

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  • REFLECTION ~ CRITTERS

    Two of my favorite birds at our feeder ~
    on Cape Ann MA

    ‘My favorite Critter ~ Ziggy

    We are sharing our link with: SATURDAY CRITTERS

    Ziggy ~ my assistant
    PRAYERS FOR ALL 

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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    17 responses to “Saturday Critters ~”

    1. tomthebackroadstraveller Avatar

      …Carol, their cousins visit us.

    2. Shiju Sugunan Avatar

      Beautiful shot! I love the contrast between the Cardinal and the Dove.

    3. yogiabb Avatar
      yogiabb

      Beautiful birds, I love how cardinals pop out in the wintertime.

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    4. Cecilia Upchurch Avatar
      Cecilia Upchurch

      Cardinals and Doves are lovely today too
      Hugs to you and Ziggy
      Cecilia
      http://downhomeinnc.blogspot.com

    5. The Brian's Home Gang Avatar

      Such pretty birdies, keep warm sweeties!

    6. Villroses hage Avatar

      Beautiful birds!
      I also don’t like snow as much as I did before.
      xx Irene

    7. Eileen Wise Avatar

      Hello Carol,
      I love the pretty Cardinals and the sweet doves. I feel the same way about snow, a dusting is fine. Ziggy is always adorable. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

    8. Nicole/DVArtist Avatar

      Lovely photo. So nice that your favorite birds pay you a visit.

    9. onespoiledcat Avatar

      Love the photo……there is nothing prettier than a Cardinal in the snow and some years ago when I was actively painting I had a PERFECT photo I’d taken of six beautiful Cardinals gathered at our bird feeder with lots of snow around. I was going to paint it but when I got sick I stopped painting all together. Who knows – maybe one day I’ll find that old photo and give it a try!

      Hugs, Pam

    10. geminipvb Avatar
      geminipvb

      I miss seeing cardinals! They are rare here. Happy and healthy 2026, Carol!

    11. carol mck Avatar

      I hope you find the cardinals photo and begin painting again
      ` hugs

    12. Eastside Cats Blog Avatar

      Was at the park today, watching birdies flit around when it began to snow big, fat flakes.
      A magical time!

    13. 15andmeowing Avatar
      15andmeowing

      Great bird shots. We have a lot of mourning doves and a few cardinals. XO

    14. messymimi's meanderings Avatar

      Those are good friends to have at the feeder.

    15. williamkendall1 Avatar

      Very pretty!

    16. itsallaboutpurple Avatar
      itsallaboutpurple

      gorgeous sky!! ziggy is just too cute for words!! have a wonderful sunday!!

    17. The Oceanside Animals Avatar

      Charlee: “BIRD!!!”
      Lulu: “Can’t you ever be specific about the birds, Charlee?”
      Charlee: “CHERRY-FLAVORED BIRD!!!”

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  • REFLECTION ~ CREATIVE LIVING ~

    Girl in Winter ~ watercolors and pen and ink on
    Cape Ann MA
    Positive spin for Winter on Cape Ann MA



    My Assistant ~ Ziggy
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    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days.

    carol and ziggy 

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