Banks Lake; dog on alert; poem: His Playground Sniff: nose to the ground; alert: attend to that sound: splash! Muskrat retreats. Sheri Edwards Poetry/Photography/Haiku 04.15.2025 NaPoWriMo
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His Playground

He prances and plays -- until alerted to a creature elsewhere -- what is it?

Spoonflower wallpaper quilt pattern in mocha mousse and cannoli cream by Sheri42
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Wednesday WrapUp Collaboration Challenge

photography, draw alongs, and a new challenge and possible collaboration

crab apples beneath blue sky in autumn with poem by Sheri42
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WriteOut Delights of the Crab Apple

a #writeout of autumn’s warmth through the crab apple tree

the elm trees the started a surprise visit and story
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WriteOut A Surprise

Today’s #writeout Get outside and write poetry for the planet —Today a surprise witnessing

American elm leaves illustration by Sheri42; crayon etching style
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WriteOut Color Palette in Poetry

Today’s #writeout Get outside and write poetry for the planet —try crayon etching of leaves; find nature’s color palette

arrowleaf balsamroot trailing vine pattern with sunflower bee by Sheri Edwards
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The Arrowleaf Balsamroot Collection

Arrowleaf balsamroot is a favorite wildflower of the shrub-steppe of eastern Washington; it’s large, bright yellow sunflowers in spring and early summer bring joy to all who hike in the area; it has inspired this watercolor collection.

Nature Delights

Warbler Series 2 and 3

Although his song is just a trill, you might spot him in the lower branches on your morning walks.