Nature inspires reflection, peace and awe. "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." Albert Einstein
An oldie photo from a visit to the Huntsville Botanical Gardens with my granddaughter Lyra.
"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light. "Faith is a place of mystery, where we find the courage to believe in what we cannot see and the strength to let go of our fear of uncertainty." Brene Brown
Welcome to this beautiful Sunday in August thank you for stopping by.
My sweet Dash, when he wore his fashionable Poodle haircut!
and also, my post for City Daily Photo
First on the list from yesterday is visiting
Anderson Center at Tower View in Red Wing, Minnesota
It's a rare, rural place that celebrates the imagination and supports the development of new arts and ideas through residencies, studios, and public engagement.
I know I really don't need another cutesy thing, but I couldn't resist snapping this up yesterday. Although I'll probably gift him/her away.
Below are a few of Red Wing's Walkable Legacy of Art creations all found around red Wing.
Scrap metal
IRON WHITEAIL By Brian Quail
These two are Lifelong Learning Sculpture at the Red Wing Library.
Welded metal
SAXOPHONE #3
Victor Yepez
Jake on Bass Sculpture (he's been here for a while) a bronze and metal sculpture by Scott Schlag, installed in Central Park in 2021 as part of the Red Wing Art Walk, honoring his loyal chocolate lab.
Steel and bronze
"Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you."
Peace Pilgrim.
Here is a funny thing you should try if you haven't already looked into a spoon and seen what happens.
Try it!
DEBRIS TREE
By Dale Lewis
All mixed metal. Found objects.
TALES of RESILENCE
Linda Marsh
Cast bronze
Isn't it amazing what the time of day and change in angle can do?
Life size bronze figure of a young boy.
MAESTRO SCLUPTURE in Red Wing
Stainless steel and cast bronze installed in 2021 as part of the inaugural Red Wing Art Walk gifted to the city by the Albrecht Poss Family Foundation outside of the Sheldon Theatre on 443 West Third St.
GREAT BLUE HERON
Jon Kamrath
Steel and aluminum
One of the Bronze Children Sculptures at the fountain.
Learn to value yourself, which means fight for your happiness, and keep reading and learning new things.
It's the middle of summer (so there's so much more time if we use it wisely) and find those places you long to linger in.
Bodies of water tend to look alike, until you look at the surroundings.
"In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explode, and every sunset is different."
John Steinback
Who let the horses in?
A decorated Red Wing Boot.
This boot is located on West 3rd St.
Seek wonder in the ordinary.
Sarah N. Rand
I hope you've enjoyed a brief romp around Red Wing, Minnesota.
I appreciate your stopping by and commenting too!
Grab as many summer things as possible before you know what.
Take good care of you.
