Yesterday I went out to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum with a friend and communed with the towering trees, inhaled the sweet soft scents of flowers in bloom and wandered on many paths nested in between all kinds of growing things. Whenever I go out into the woods or into nature Read more…
It’s dahlia season again! And I found a bouquet of dahlias at the Food Coop today. They are so Lush! “A flower does not use words to announce its arrival to the world; it just blooms.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo I could spend hours examining dahlias from every angle, high and Read more…
With the dry summer we’ve had, the trees in our area are under stress. I’m seeing early fall color everywhere I look. I haven’t had the time to think about fall arriving with Jon’s recent hospitalizations and their aftermath. But it’s now been over a week that he’s been home Read more…
Like most days this summer, I took a walk in the neighborhood this morning. And I brought my camera with me. I find that I pay more attention to the beauty surrounding me when I have my camera in my hand. Today I am offering Praise for the Morning by Read more…
Wow! What a summer it’s been! Heat, smoke, pandemic, drought — the full catastrophe! Still today, I see blue sky above and the wind feels soft on my skin. I am happy to be able to walk outdoors with ease and grateful for the blessings this day brings. Happy Sunday! Read more…