honored and flattered
in july, a writer and a photographer for my local paper–the minneapolis star tribune–came out to my house to take photos for feature of STILL (and me) to run in september. we spent a couple hours taking photos in my backyard, and then i promptly forgot all about it. so yesterday, when the feature came out in the star tribune magazine insert (think T Magazine), with 10 glossy full page photos of STILL and me, i was…well, blown away. the feature is in honor of the up-coming 10 year anniversary of STILL on january 1, 2022. it is one of the most beautiful profiles of my work i have seen. as soon as i have a link to share, i will. i post this image today, because this is the image they chose for the cover of the magazine. you know, i don’t really suffer from imposter syndrome, but right now i am feeling a little unworthy. it is such a tremendous honor.
autumn still life in gold and orange
okay everyone, let’s wrap it up
you know those parties where everyone stays a little too long, everyone’s having a good time and no one wants to be the first to call it a night? but, when the first brave soul finally says “i’m done. time to go.”, then suddenly everyone is looking for their coat at the exact same time? well, that is what is going on right now. summer hung around a little late, but the dahlias have finally called it. their done. and now everyone is looking for their coat.
assorted summer flowers
autumn upside down?
so, every year since i have started STILL, my oak leaves are the last to turn color in fall. sumac is always first, then cottonwood, then willow and maple…etc. etc….until eventually the oaks. this year feels a little upside down to me. i am sure it has something to do with the drought we had in july and august. the same can be said for the black acorn. usually the acorns drop while still partly green, and then quickly turn brown on my deck before i sweep them off. today, while sweeping in preparation for my 18 years olds birthday dinner, i found these two unusual specimens on my deck; a red white oak leaf in early september, and a perfect black acorn. it’s the little things that worry me sometimes.
white oak leaf with acorn
18 years ago right now…
today, my youngest turns 18. i’m ready.
pressed autumn leaves
look down
normally i am encouraging you all to look up. look up in april and see the catkins. look up in may and see the blossoms. look up and see the leaf buds. look up. well, not it is time to look down. look at the sidewalks, the trialsides, and the gutters. look down. that is where fall color begins.
assorted early autumn leaves in yellow and gold
A well deserved honor. I follow your blog and absolutely love your work. My husband bought your image of peeled citrus fruits and it’s hanging in my kitchen.
The article was wonderful. What a gift to take this daily practice and turn it into something that makes income! I read every word!You mentioned bringing your commission to the Farmer’s Market. Which market is that?
Congratulations MJ! I’m so pleased you’ve been give this well deserved recognition. Bring on the next ten!!
Thank you Ginny! You’ve been with me from very early on…I am grateful
An honor certainly deserved. Your work is truly lovely. Congratulations!
Thank you Susan!