“Don’t be afraid of the shadows that hide the light. They can only eclipse it for a short time.” ~Roxana Jones
If you have read this blog long enough, or read my co-authored book, A Journey of Seasonal Wisdom, (thanks to my co-author Beth Stetenfeld), you know nature is my vibe. It is where I find my inspiration and peace. I find my bliss being out in nature communing with the plants and animals. Or following the path of the sun and moon.
So it would not be a surprise that any natural occurrence would draw me in. When I heard we were in the path of a partial solar eclipse, I knew I would be in attendance. It was a perfect day; a warm 80 degrees, sunny, slight breeze. With my eclipse glasses and cameras, I was ready. Now don’t get too excited as the peak eclipse for my area was only 20%. Like a tiny bite out of a wheel of cheese. So the pictures with my camera were a bust.
But oh the experience was still amazing. So quiet. Birds were silent, the cicadas merrily buzzing. And such peace. Of course I had to make a vase in its honor.
There were a few miniature sunflowers left which were perfect for a solar event.
Then I found a few lavender sprigs, a lone sweet pea, some nigella seed pods and a few cosmos.
I wasn’t too excited about the effect. It was ok, but it felt like it wasn’t quite finished. So the next day, I found a couple of very small mini sunflowers hiding to fill it out.
Now that looks perfect. Next up is a deep partial lunar eclipse (roughly 96% of the moon enters Earth’s dark shadow) late on August 27 through to early August 28. I am hopeful we will have a clear night. It is quite an experience. If you ever get a chance to see a solar or lunar eclipse don’t pass it by.
With this vase, I am linking in with the wonderful meme, In A Vase On Monday, from Cathy at Rambling in the Garden.
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