The Southern Cross





A Very Merry Christmas To All

Here in this great southern land one only needs to look up at the vast night sky to know they are home. For there they will find, a constant reminder, shining clear and strong, leading the way;

The Southern Cross

Like all things ubiquitous in our lives we easily forget she is there. Then something will remind us to search her out and feel the comfort of her familiar presence. A compass to lead us home. She dances across the night sky flirting with the moon when he deems to make a showing, and when not,  she is content to float in languid repose, chattering with the her sisters and brothers who pepper  stardust upon the night. At Christmastime she becomes a little magical, two sturdy pointers steer your gaze to the splendour of her cross and you wonder, is this the stars the wise men followed? 

Reality Bites

Back to reality I'd like to wish you all a joyous festive season and hope you are enjoying a little down time to refuel the body and soul. Apologies for my constant absence this year. I've just finished up a marathon stint of 7 day weeks, 12 and 16 hour days and I ask myself 'surely there is an easier way to beats one's head against a brick wall?' It been one heck of a ride I have no wish to revisit. As the Queen would say, it was 'Annus Horribilis' and I will be glad to see the back of it. 

Many a night I've found myself searching the sky and looking for a sign that change is on it's way. But what I have found are the familiar sights of constellations older than Methuselah shining back at me. Although change is what I yearn for, the familiar night sky is somehow soothing and quietens the whirring of my brain so sleep kicks in and the world stops turning for a few short hours before the madness begins again. 

When things get tough I tend to knuckle down, shut the windows, lock the doors and ride out the storm. Problem is it makes me very absent in the social world especially here in blogland. Although I've occasionally wandered through your posts, I've been a tad slack at commenting and posting of my own. Thankfully that work pace madness has come to an end and it is time to get back to the land of the living.



So here's hoping for a brighter happier healthier 2014

Merry Christmas One and All



This has been another Ruby Time Production©
Artwork from original photography: [beingRuby©] 
Location: Sydney Australia [mostly!]



She Wore Flowers In Her Hair



Welcome to the blog 'Formally Known as';
 'Being Ruby'!!

Now that would be a title! It is how it seems at times. The incredible shrinking Julie. Or is it Ruby. Either way it seems there is not enough of either of late. So here I am with 2 moons, a sea or two and a flower child thrown in for good measure. 

Most of today's artistic endeavours are re-works of previously published art, alla' Ruby. A little makeover if you will. A do over into something less concrete, more fluid. Something to allow the mind to wander and the heart to dream, final destination unknown . A little less reality as I, like many of you, could do with a little escape from our daily lives. 

With that said, I need to get back to my reality, so thanks one and all for hanging in there with me and I'll catch you on the flip side!!

PS. For those of you [Yvonne!]  who enquired as to Posie's well being, I'm sure she is fit and well and living it up somewhere on the mediterranean, unlike us!! I hear rumour she may return one day, but for now let's just be envious of her flippant ways!




This has been another Ruby Time Production©
Artwork from original photography: [beingRuby©] 
Location: A Little Bit of Everywhere


The Moon Swung Low In The Sky


Posie Was Lost
And Black Sheep was frantic!!


The moon took pity on poor Black Sheep and swung low in the sky. To and fro all through the night, but Posie was nowhere to be found. She had run off with Mr Big Waves. He had promised her adventure! He had promised her all her heart desires!!

Silly Posie! Little did she know all she could need and want was right here at home! Silly Black Sheep!  He blamed himself, and so did all his clan. His reputation forever tarnished and all for a little folly down by the sea.

Will Posie Ever Come Home?
Is Black Sheep Really A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing?


Find Out Here At
'Ruby Time Productions'©
This has been another Ruby Time Production©
Artwork from original photography: [beingRuby©] 
Location: A Little Bit of Everywhere


Now Showing: The Sea






















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To The Moon Alice
June 2013

Good Evening Ladies & Gentleman, Young and Old. 
Sit Back, Relax & Welcome to Your Feature Attraction.

This week we are showing a Super Moon Extravaganza. Full to the brim, Mr Moon is whipping up a ferocious sea and doing battle with Mr Big Waves. Known for his exciting action scenes, Mr Big Waves will be making a SPLASH across the big blog screen in a dueling battle with Mr Moon. Who will be the victor? Or will these two exciting players find a sense of calm amidst the brewing storm? Only time will tell. Whatever the outcome you are sure to be thrilled by the emotion sparked by these two big names on the blog circuit. Only Mother Nature herself has ever managed to tame their antics once the feuding is set in motion.

Tonight's action is mellowed by an up and coming new player 'A Pocket Full of Posies'. Never before seen this side of the Plimsoll Line, this quiet and sensitive stunner will be sure to pull your heart strings. A warning for the sensitive folk, some scenes may disturb! 'Posy' finds herself in the midst of a ferocious storm. Will her petals survive? Will she be blown to the 4 corners of mother earth? You'll have to wait for the sequel. So come back next week for our coming attraction when 'Mr Big Waves' visits 'Posies' quiet village home at the edge of the sea.


We Hope You Have Enjoyed Tonight's Attraction! 
Proudly Brought To You By
'Ruby Time Productions'©
This has been another Ruby Time Production©
Artwork from original photography: [beingRuby©] 
Location: A Little Bit of Everywhere
Mr Big Waves likes to stay at The Four Seasons 'Shoreline'
A Pocket Full of Posies is dressed by 'Mother Nature'


Disclaimer: No Flowers were hurt during the making of this 'featurette'. Sadly, the same cannot be said for the Sailboat which capsized shortly after filming the storm sequence. A replacement is being drawn in as we speak to ensure next week's sequel is brought in on schedule






Happy Birthday Me











Happy Birthday Me!


It's been such a long time since I've sent more than a few words out into blogland. It is not that there is nothing to say, more that there's been nothing of the stuff that is worthy of a post. But today is my birthday so I'm lifting the gag order and sending out a message. If you are listening Universe, I'm sending myself good wishes, pleasant days and pretty views.



To ALL My Lovely Blog Friends and Commenters
Thank You!
Have A Lovely Weekend
& a lovely Mother's Day to those that have borne fruit!


IMAGE SOURCE & CREDITS:
 Artwork  [copyright beingRuby©]
Created from original photography:  [beingRuby©]
Location: A Little Bit of France with a touch of Australia




Moon & Sea













Have A Wonderful Week

Some Days I Wish I Could Just Sail Away



IMAGE SOURCE & CREDITS:
 Artwork  [copyright beingRuby©]
Created from original photography:  [beingRuby©]
Location: Sans Souci, Sydney, Australia


To The Moon Alice: This Is Australia









This Is Australia
January 2013 - To The Moon Alice



Not only was I late with my first post of the year [see last]
I'm also late with January's Moon Post. 
Crikey! 


With February's full moon jumping the queue, pushing to the front of the pack, taking no prisoners, I'd better get a move on. Hold your horsies little February, January gets her turn first! 

A Big Thanks To YOU!

Have A Wonderful Week
IMAGE SOURCE & CREDITS:
 Artwork  [copyright beingRuby©]
Created from original photography:  [beingRuby©]
Location: Somewhere north of Sydney, Australia

Late With The Love






I'm A Little Late With The Love
Valentine's Love and New Year Wishes!!

Happy New Year to all! Sorry I haven't popped in to visit each of you personally and wish you a fabulous New Year but life gets in the way. Trying to find my way back and think of you all often.  hope you'll hang in there with me!



Have A Wonderful Weekend
IMAGE SOURCE & CREDITS:
 Artwork  [copyright beingRuby©]
Created from original photography:  [beingRuby©]
Location: Versaille, France, August 2011