This morning I had a treat. While working in my office I noticed a downy woodpecker on one of the feeders that hang outside my office window. And I noticed another downy woodpecker clinging to the pole that the feeder is hanging from. As I watched I noticed the bird Read more…
My peonies burst into bloom yesterday. And I am taking my time photographing them, enjoying their lush beauty, and noticing a waft of their sweet scent in our dining room as I walk by. I love… Peony Season Growing up on our Iowa farm my mom grew several peony plants Read more…
Yesterday late afternoon as we headed out our front door to say goodbye to our kids and grandchildren (after having a lovely lunch together and playing games), we saw a doe and very new fawn run across the street. The fawn looked a little shaky on its legs so we Read more…
Today I am thinking that Life is a Miracle! Perhaps it is the time of year and all of the new life I see emerging. And perhaps it is simply that I have slowed down and I spend time contemplating nature much more now than when I was younger. As Read more…
Yesterday as I headed out the door with my camera I was greeted with this scene on the street in front of our house… Moving Day The goose family decided to leave the pond at the bottom of the hill across the street and head to the pond behind our Read more…