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Wednesday, 19 August 2020

Midweek Post

 Hi Everybody!

The weather here has cooled down a bit, and I'm happy to have temperatures under 28° in my apartment. We still have a few hot days on their way, but when they are through, it should - hopefully - be back to 'normal' weather, for which I will be very thankful!  I managed 2 short walks today, which is a great improvement - things are looking up, slowly but surely. But I till need a lot of patience! 

Today I have an A3 mixed media  page in my large journal to share.  I am not really happy with, but it's done now and will just have to stay as it is! We all have to live with our faults! I put a little tag on it, so I am linking to Alison's  tags and pockets challenge at AJJ:








And for Michele's Alice challenge at Tag Tuesday I have another Alice tag:




As I couldn't get out to take photos I had to let nature come to me, and was happy to have some wonderful skies to enjoy!

Early morning:



We had lots of clouds but not much rain, just a few drops:




And yesterday evening we had a wonderful rainbow which glowed for more than an hour till it got dark: 





The pigeons sat in 'their' tree to watch it:






A magpie came by for a short visit:



The rainbow faded slowly:



The clouds were coloured by the last rays of the setting sun:





All in all, a wonderful evening at home!

Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot or coming by!


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64 comments:

  1. kiwikidWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Well I like your art work Valerie and all your photos are wonderful, must be the time of year for rainbows, we had a beautiful part one yesterday.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks. We have had several rainbows these past days, I love seeing them. Have a great day!

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  2. Sue (this n that)Wednesday, August 19, 2020

    Beautiful art Valerie, and, yes, so grateful for what we have.
    That was a magnificent rainbow! Your Sky photos are wonderful. Glad you managed a couple of little walks... each day, something more, well done xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks Sue, the skies are always so fascinating. Day by day a bit more, that's what I'm aiming for!

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  3. kathyinozarksWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Awesome photos Valerie, you had quite the view with the rainbow and birds.
    and I love your art page-I think it's wonderful-hugs

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks Kathy. There's always something to see from the balcony! Have a wonderful day!

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  4. Pink RoseWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Hi Valerie oh wow i love your mixed media art and the Alice tag is awesome,my mum loved Alice in Wonderland. Oh my what stunning pics of the rainbow thankyou for sharing them with us my friend and hope you found a pot of gold at the end of it,lol. Staye safe Valerie and take care xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks Sheryl. t would be ice to find a crock of gold at the end of the rainbow, but it was still pretty even without it. Stay safe and well!

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  5. ChristineWednesday, August 19, 2020

    I like your page you are too hard on yourself! Lovely tag and photos too.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks Christine. Perhaps you are right! Have a lovely day!

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  6. aussie aNNieWednesday, August 19, 2020

    You have magpies in your part of the world? Gosh, amazing, thought they were only here in Australia. Lovely rainbow photos, gorgeous works of art, you are an inspiration. xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Yes, we have magpies. There are a lot living here, the are pretty. Enjoy your day!

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  7. My name is Erika.Wednesday, August 19, 2020

    That is a great tag and a great page for Alison's challenge. And the sentiment is so true for all of us. A good day is when you (in general not you Valerie) believe that. And cool Alice tag. I have one I'm putting up tomorrow. And hopefully you can manage for the rest of the heat and then enjoy. We've had a couple of wonderful days here. I'll see if I can send you this weather. Thanks for joining Alison's challenge. hugs-Erika

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks Erika! Yes, it's important to be thankful, we have so much in comparison to others who are not so fortunate. Looking forward to seeing your Alice!

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  8. peggy gattoWednesday, August 19, 2020

    I adore your bright floral art ! Thank you for my rainbows and skies!!! Stay well!

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  9. MiamiKelWednesday, August 19, 2020

    I'm glad you are back on your feet Valerie! I know they say get back on your feet as soon as you can but take it nice and slow, my friend! LOVE the tag! Alice, of course :) And I love your cloud photos - have you seen the new cloud stencil that is 'breaking the internet?" It's super! Hugs!

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks Kelly. Clouds are always beautiful, but I haven't seen the stencil. Will keep my eyes open!

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  10. AnonymousWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Good morning Val! Hope you slept well! It was cooler there this past night, that was good! Hope you are really starting to feel better, and please, keep taking it easy, don't be too ambitious! I LOVE your journal page, it's beautiful, and the photos are fantastic. We din't see a rainbow, but we did get some rain, so that was good, too. Have a great da, take care, hugs, Sarah

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks Sarah. It was cooler here, too, and earl this morning was really fresh, I had forgotten how cold air feels! Have a lovely day, hugs to all!

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  11. Crafting QueenWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Two lovely creations, love the colours in your jouranl page. Enjoy your cooler weather. We have been having lots of lovely rain. x

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks Anesha. Glad you got some rain, send some over here, please!

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  12. MartynaWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Beautiful photos 😊

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  13. craftytrogWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Wonderful art and beautiful skies Valerie. Thanks for joining my theme at AJJ.
    So pleased you are getting out on your walks too.
    Alison x

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  14. Elkes LebensglückWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Was für fantastische Kunst das ist und so süss finde ich es mit dem Herz dazu das Journal und so goldig die Alice Bilder!
    Die Regenbogenfotos sind klasse, wie kräftig er war und die Wolken sind grossartig fotografiert!
    Hab Geduld es wird bald wieder besser, Geludl ist auch nicht meine Stärke *zwinker*! Es hat sich auch bei mir etwas abkühlt, da bin ich auch froh heute Nacht war es noch so warm beim schlafen.
    Schönen Tag wünsche ich dir und erhol dich gut!
    Lieben Gruss Elke

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Vielen Dank liebe Elke! Der Regenbogen und die Wolken gestern waren einfach sagenhaft. Es freut mich dass es bei dir etwas abgekühlt hat, hoffentlich ist das Wetter bald wieder normal. Bleib gesund!

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  15. KarenWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Terrific page and I loved your clouds and rainbow :) Your quote on contentment is a good reminder for me this AM ~ I made an Alice tag too that I'm going to post soon ~ Enjoy your day!

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks Karen. I need to keep reminding myself to be contented. Looking forward to seeing your Alice Tag! Have a great day!

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  16. JFMWednesday, August 19, 2020

    To me, your art is always beautiful and your photos gorgeous!!!
    You are so very talented!

    Have a beautiful day 🌷

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks for the kind words, Jan! Have a great day!

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  17. DebraWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Love your art-the colors are fantastic. "Be thankful-" perfect! And thank you for the photos-rainbows mean a lot to me. Your sky is so beautiful.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks Debra. We all need to be thankful for ll we have, and forget it so often! Rainbows are very special indeed!

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  18. JeanieWednesday, August 19, 2020

    This is a fun page. Loads of color and movement. That makes me smile!

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  19. gigi-hawaiiWednesday, August 19, 2020

    What's wrong with your art? It looks great. I like that saying, Be thankful for what you have. So true.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks. It Just wasn't as I had envisaged it. But I still tried to be thankful for it!

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  20. Sandra CoxWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Love Down the Rabbit Hole and see no problems with the other.
    A double rainbow. Always wondrous.

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  21. AnonymousWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Hi Valerie, it's Bill here! Hope you are well.

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  22. Divers and SundryWednesday, August 19, 2020

    That rainbow! And those clouds!

    They say patience is a virtue lol, but I sometime have trouble putting that into practice. It sounds like you're on the right path, gradually building back up. It's good to hear :)

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Yes, they were wonderful! Patience is one of the things I am not good at! But I am trying!

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  23. David M. Gascoigne,Wednesday, August 19, 2020

    I am glad to hear that you were able to get out for a couple of short walks, Valerie. We just returned home after a long walk with my daughter. The weather here is very pleasant and the woods were dark and cool. We will be back home tomorrow evening, so back to normal after that. Take good care. Hugs from David

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Hi David! Great to hear from you and glad that you are enjoying Ottawa and the time with your daughter. Dark and cool woods, that sounds inviting. It's heating up again here, but hopefully just for a few days this time. Enjoy your time together, and have a safe journey back home tomorrow. Hugs to you and your ladies!

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  24. Teresa ArsenaultWednesday, August 19, 2020

    I think it's a very nice page. It's pretty and I especially like the addition of the tag. I'm glad you're starting to feel stronger. hugs, Teresa

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  25. ashokWednesday, August 19, 2020

    That's a beautiful rainbow VJ...nice clicks

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  26. Carolina G. TicalaWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Great suggestions for the summer!
    Greetings

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  27. Bleubeard and ElizabethWednesday, August 19, 2020

    LOVE the journal entry you don't care for. I think all the images work well together. It's wonderful that you also chose to share this with Art Journal Journey using Alison's theme.

    I laughed at the Cheshire Cat. It looks just like I envision him. Great tag, too. I wish I had gotten into Alice, but I just read about the tale a year ago.

    Wow, what great sky shots. Wish I was out and about in an area that early where there were no trees overhead. What an amazing rainbow, too. You got some incredible shots. Hope you are feeling better, dear.

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    1. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

      Thanks E. We always have spectacular skies Here. Have a great afternoon!

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  28. TammyWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Beautiful page Valerie, I love the flowers with the white highlights and that tag is so cute and fun! Gorgeous photos, the one with the two birds and the rainbow in the background is beautiful! Take care, hugs Tammy

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  29. Valerie-JaelWednesday, August 19, 2020

    Thanks Tammy! Alice is always fun. I enjoyed the skies yesterday evening, it was serendipitous that so much beauty came together.

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  30. NeetThursday, August 20, 2020

    Love the way you have coloured the page in your journal - that background is lovely and I can see the strokes which makes me happy when I achieve that effect. Great to have the red and the pops of turquoise.
    Love your Alice tag. I love all things Alice and these are gorgeous images - a bit Mabel Lucy Atwell.
    Take things easy and two little walks are good but rest inbetween.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelThursday, August 20, 2020

      Thanks Neet! The background was brayered - thick blogs of gesso with a bit of colour and then squished over the page with the brayer, always gives a lot of texture. I am taking things very easy, I have no choice! Good luck for tomorrow!

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  31. SueFriday, August 21, 2020

    What lovely pieces, and those rainbows look fabulous. Well done on your 2 walks xx

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  32. Sandra Wright.Sunday, August 23, 2020

    Another super tag..I love the illustration with the little girls going "soosh"..so cute. xx

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  33. MeggymayTuesday, August 25, 2020

    Sorry I am late calling in Valerie. The page looks so fresh and bright. Its a great tag as well.
    Yvonne xx

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    1. Valerie-JaelTuesday, August 25, 2020

      Thanks Yvonne. Look after yourself and don't worry about commnting!

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