Untitled, paper collage, 2026 I returned home from vacation on Monday and have not had much time to dedicate to creative work. I have, however, manage to do a little bit of many things, including collage, reading, birding, and cooking. This post is a mix of all of those things. The collages shown here are as yet untitled. I’ve also included some quotes I’ve come across recently and/or have been reflecting on for future posts. The artwork I paired with those quotes was created by RedHeronLighthouse (https://www.etsy.com/shop/RedHeronLighthouse). Ruby-throated Hummingbird (male) Barred Owl. This encounter occurred several weeks ago, before I went on vacation. I’ve included three photos in this post, but I have several more, which I hope to share within the next few weeks. American Goldfinch (male) Untitled, paper collage, 2026 A Red-bellied Woodpecker (male) grabbing a chunk of suet Blue Jay Barred Owl Untitled, paper collage, 2026 I saw some beautiful sweet cherries in the grocery store yesterday, and my first thought was, “Cherry tart!” So, I brought them home and made a cherry galette (recipe here (https://lifeloveandgoodfood.com/rustic-cherry-tart/)). It’s delicious, especially served with vanilla ice cream. A small harvest from the garden Untitled, paper collage, 2026 Carolina Chickadee Barred Owl Eastern Gray Squirrel. I don’t usually photograph this bird bath because it’s not as nice looking as my other one. It’s made from a plant saucer and an old strawberry planter. It’s quite popular with the little birds, and this squirrel seemed to enjoy it on a hot day. Mourning Doves Untitled, paper collage, 2026