I've been discombobulated since C died. Much more than I was for A. A ride helped, but a week of drizzly rain kept me off the tracks. I didn't really want to ride, anyway—too full of self pity, sadness, & my own mortality. Wallowing didn't help.🙄

I rode, & thought. 2.5hrs riding, maybe 30 mins thinking? It felt like a lot, but those unthinking spaces, when it's solely the ride, are key.

Anyway, it *was* good.

1/2

#eMTB
#eBike
#BlueMountains
#Oaks

New video: Planting Sprouted Acorns - #NoTalking

#oaks #acorns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKgBi2Kgrlo

Warm Brown Acorn

ART
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/warm-brown-acorn-art-botanical-country-oak-tree-sharon-cummings.html

#acorn #acorns #oak #oaks #oaktree #oaktrees #tree #trees #botanical #art #artwork #seasons #art #artwork #handmade #handmadeart #SharonCummingsArt #fediart #mastoart #buyintoart #homedecor #interior #interiors #interiordecor

Why are mountain #forests in Mexico and Central America hotspots for oak #trees? https://phys.org/news/2026-05-mountain-forests-mexico-central-america.html paper: https://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2537040123

"Red and white #oaks independently migrated into the #mountains of Mexico about 25 million years ago. The two groups diversified along a parallel path, rapidly evolving into a remarkable array of species. Now, #Mexico and #CentralAmerica are home to at least 160 different oaks: 40% of global diversity... Each #oak species hosts a unique community of life"

Inspired by the seasons!

ART
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fall-autumn-red-northern-oak-leaf-botanical-nature-art-sharon-cummings.html

#art #artwork #fall #autumn #warmth #warm #colorful #colorfulart #leaf #leaves #oak #oaks #oaktree #oaktrees #oakleaf #orange #red #nature #natural #tree #trees #SharonCummingsArt #fediart #mastoart

Winter is behind us, but I was inspired to represent all of the seasons. :)

ART
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/winter-red-northern-oak-leaf-botanical-nature-art-sharon-cummings.html

#winter #art #artwork #leaf #leaves #oak #oaks #oaktree #oaktrees #nature #natural #forest #rustic #lakehouse #lake #lakes #country #countrywestern #tree #trees #SharonCummingsArt #earth #homedecor #homedecorating #interiors #interior #interiordecor #fediart #mastoart

Pretty in pink a Northern Red Oak in Springtime!

ART
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/spring-pink-green-oak-leaf-botanical-nature-art-sharon-cummings.html

#art #artwork #fediart #mastoart #spring #springtime #garden #nature #tree #trees #oak #oaks #oaktree #oaktrees #forest #rustic #farmhouse #homedecor #homedecorating #interiordecor #interior #interiors #pink #SharonCummingsArt #plants

Summer is in full swing here!
The oaks are so green!

ART
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/spring-summer-green-oak-leaf-botanical-nature-art-sharon-cummings.html

#art #artwork #fediart #mastoart #green #tree #trees #leaf #leaves #plant #plants #SharonCummingsArt #summer #summertime #spring #springtime #botanical #handmade #handmadeart #oaks #oak #oaktrees