The picture on the homepage of my blog is a snap of a portion of my backyard. We live on a lake and the concrete statue of a woman that is pictured, I have affectionately named “Harmonia”, after a Greek water nymph. Everyone else seems to call her “Creepy.” I purchased Harmonia from my favorite nursery. I think that I have mentioned this particular garden store before, in my blog. The owner of this nursery has a knack for finding the most unusual plants and garden accouterments. When I saw Harmonia, she reminded me of Art Nouveau period pieces, especially with her unusual coloring. I knew that I had to have her!
Harmonia is mysterious. Depending on how and when the sun hits her face, she actually seems to evoke emotions, ranging from contemplative, to sad, to reflective, and on to inquisitive. She sits on the outside, looking inwards, curious and trying to make sense of it all. She is beautiful and ethereal, protective and sturdier than she looks. She survives storms peacefully. She’s a watcher and an observer. In Greek mythology, Harmonia was loved by the god Ares and with him, they bore the first generation of Amazon women.
To many who come to my house, Harmonia is just a strange, perhaps even ugly statue that people find unsettling and disturbing. I find that interpretation of her to be amusing and I enjoy her being part of my quirkiness. In my mind, Harmonia is the perfect muse for my beloved blog.