Quote For The Day
“The rite of passage of learning to build a fire that will burn all night with one match is not an insignificant one in my husband’s family, and I grew […]
“The rite of passage of learning to build a fire that will burn all night with one match is not an insignificant one in my husband’s family, and I grew […]
“In the long dusks of summer we walked the suburban streets through scents of maple and cut grass, waiting for something to happen.” Steven Millhauser, novelist and short story writer
A cooler breeze of fall has begun to chill the nighttime air. The days of ninety degrees may be over until next summer. Yet it’s still warm enough, sunny enough […]
The bridge’s mirrored image is reflecting in the creek, even as a current washes over flat rocks and guides driftwood down stream. The quietness of the creek is only interrupted […]
A young cardinal crossed my path along the trail. It’s red beak and stripe of red tail feathers, along with song announcing its presence. Reminds me of this sweet poem […]
“There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.” Celia Thaxter, poet and writer
There is a tidal wave of green undulating under the prairie sun. The tall, glossy stalks and tassels reach well over my head. And when a breeze passes over the […]
Sometimes I meander meadows or trails through woods. And, sometimes I walk a path through a prairie by creeks and ponds. I took this photograph with wildflowers in a prairie […]
I can see the fish swimming in he clear water and early morning light. All it needs to flourish is water, lots of oxygen and quiet, shady places to hide […]
Walking alongside a lake in the forest, I admire the creamy white petals of water lilies against the large green leaves and dark blue waters. The beautiful, serene Nymphaea covering […]
“The frog does not drink up the pond in which he lives.” Sioux Proverb
I feel like summer heat with temperatures in the 90’s, it’s roasting outside. Although it is summer, so I expect it. It makes pools, fountains and lakes seem so much […]