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| "Hopeful": junk mail collage |
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2GN2S ...
I read this week that listening to birdsong can lower stress and have positive impacts on mental health.
(To be clear, the study pointed out not all birds have this effect. )
But I love one of the theories behind this phenomenon: Birdsong, in many
instances, is a sign that there are no predators around. It's a sign of
safety. And way back in our primordial brain, we may recognize it as
such -- and relax a little. Of course, we already know things like
chirping birds are pleasant, but it really adds a new layer to it all
when you learn exactly why, doesn't it?
So I hunted up a video with bird songs, here . There many longer ones on youtube.
Update ...
Today was the first teaching date scheduled for our Eastside art group in over two years. We have been together initially through zoom, and then a few times socially when permitted. Today was my turn, we take turns, and we had an almost full house, Linda, Jeri, Norma, Josie, Libby, Jody and myself, greatly missing our star member, Erin. Today was "angel cards" but we didn't have to stick to angels.
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| Libby's start |
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| Libby's finished card |
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| my demo card almost done. |
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| finished demo card with outlining |
In our art meetings, whoever teaches provides
the project & supplies, but we don't dictate as all of our members are artists and have their own style and direction. For my part, I provided samples, junk mail, cards etc. and suggested free work, possibly exaggeration? In effect, play time.
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| by Josie |
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| bu Josie |
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| a start by Jeri |
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| by Norma |
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| by Norma |
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| by Norma |
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| by me |
All this fun happened around a big table at Linda's beautiful home, with lots of chats and laughs.
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| Jeri & Linda |
Jeri our long distance ( Paso Robles) member was in town for Linda's birthday. So a gift for all of us.
and then the cutest of all, Linda's Reba ...
Nothing better than having her put her head in our lap, and she visited everyone. What a sweet girl.
All and all, a great five hours together.
(I didn't get photos of all the cards ;op )
Just because ...
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| Scarlet Tanager |
Smiles for Wednesday ...
Thanks for coming by today.
6 comments:
Thank you Jacki
Very impressive works Ladies! Thanks for sharing Jacki! Loved all of them!
I'm just listening to the birdsong video. I already listened to the birds on our walk this afternoon. It always helps me to relax. In the morning I'm happy when I can hear a bird singing. We mustn't take this for granted because we don't have as many birds here now as we used to have.
I'm happy you had such a good time with your friends.
Thank you, Lydia, I love hearing from you. ;o)
Thank you Amelia, lovely to hear from you. I was in Long Beach last Saturday and thought of you.
Thanks, Elenor. I agree. My precious Aunt Vonda used to have a canary in her kitchen named Bing. He was quite a singer! ;o)
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