Mama Cormier

…. my journey to a healthy life, making new memories and so much more

The Last Days of Summer

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Mama Cormier

….normally we start to experience cooler temperatures before the onset of autumn

The first day of fall is only one day away, September 22. You would hardly know that by the clothes people wear to work and out on the street. Sandals, shorts and sleeveless tops and dresses are still the norm. Even the evenings are still pleasantly warm.

Today I witnessed sailboats out on the lake in the late afternoon hours and the swans, geese and ducks are in no hurry to fly south. There are signs, though, that autumn is close at hand. The leaves are starting to change colour, many flowers are starting to whither, plants are going to seed and bushes are ripe with red and purple berries.

Seven Day Nature Challenge – Day 7

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Mama Cormier

….I’d like to thank Becca Givens for inviting me to participate in this challenge

Here is my last entry for the Seven Day Nature Challenge. If you haven’t checked out Becca’s contributions for this challenge head over to On Dragonfly Wings With Buttercup Tea. Enjoy!

Nature’s Velcro

One Word Photo Challenge – Dry

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Mama Cormier

……thanks to Jennifer Nicole Wells for this week’s photo challenge – dry

Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge – Textures

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Mama Cormier

…..I’ve always loved texture in art and nature

For more Black and White Texture photos join Cee’s Challenge

Macro Monday – Burrs

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Mama Cormier

…..nature’s velcro

Signs That Summer’s Coming to an End

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Mama Cormier

….other than the cool temperatures

This morning on our walk we wore long pants and sweaters even though the sun shone brightly. I noticed that the leaves are starting to change, flowers are beginning to whither and seed pods and burrs are everywhere. I took a few photos of the changes. Enjoy!

New Flower (Aug. 21, 2014) – Burdock

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Mama Cormier

…..technically not at flower but this burr is said to be the inspiration for velcro

Texture

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Mama Cormier

….looking for examples for my next art lesson

Today on our walk with Frances I was on the lookout for interesting examples of texture that I can share with my students back at school. Texture is all around us, from the rough texture of bark and the thorny, prickly texture of burrs to the soft texture of grasses and seed heads and the smooth texture of leaves.