Blessed Curiosity

October 10, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

“Do you know what Grandpa and I saw yesterday, at the lake? Swans! That was a first for me.” “Grandma, I’ve never even seen a swan.” “Well, we will just have to do something about that.” So we took a little drive into Stratford where the swans are permanent residents. While Mom was nosing about […]

Harmony

October 4, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Instinct drives the bee readying for Winter’s blast –rosy contentment. (For Cee’s Flower of the Day. Image from personal collection.)

Changing Seasons

October 1, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Summer greens dig in, regale the warmth of dayswhile Autumn creeps, spreading reds and golds. For Nancy Merrill’s A Photo a Week challenge: changing seasons. .

Magical

September 18, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The stillness of a summer’s day,a single ray of golden light,the way the wind curls and teases – There is magic to be found,in tucked away places, and right in plain sight. (For Lens-Artists photo challenge this week: magical.)

Zinnia Delight

August 30, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Nature – that fashionista –couples orange with pink,hotter than August haze –my soul applauds. (For Cee’s Flower of the Day)

Summer Susans

August 23, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

August eyes are brownwinking in yellow bonnets –flirtatious Susans. For Cee’s Flower of the Day

Mother Willow

August 15, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Twisted arms, Willow’swelcome – cross child’s refuge,Mother Nature’s balm. There is magic in a Willow’s presence – so many hours spent, hidden in her arms as a child. Even today, the sight of a willow pulls on my heart. Just one of Nature’s many blessings. (For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: trees; and RonovanWrites Haiku Challenge: […]

Allium

August 9, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Purple explosionsdisrupt garden bed – defyexpected order. (For Cee’s Flower of the Day)

Taking a Break

August 8, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Bless those who take accessibility into account when planning areas of recreation. Strategically placed benches offer slow moving vehicles like me a chance to idle away a morning or afternoon, in the company of my cherished feathers friends. (For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Taking a break.)