I came across some shedding birch trees on my Sunday stroll and was amused. This reminds me of The Point. Squirrels were cooling off as much as they could. Â Flowers are blooming in abundance. Happy Friday to you.
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I took a little walk this weekend after the past weeks’ ‘monsoons’ had subsided, and really enjoyed the explosion of color in my neighborhood. “Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light and that makes them beautiful.”  ~ Jim Carrey “Flowers seem intended for the […]
I heart my life. The past few weeks have been filled with planning and creating and pushing myself. So it is good to step out and put life in perspective by inhaling the fragrant air and observing nature for a spell. New life is emerging throughout the neighborhood. A day trip also reminded me of […]
The other day it was overcast, but I felt totally in love. May certainly has my heart this year. Sure, it requires allergy relief (I use the homeopathic Sabadil from Whole Foods), but I was ready to swoon at the sight of the vibrant colors and gorgeous flowers. It was raining petals while birds were […]
Changing seasons are very distracting to me. I am more sensitive to weather this year, getting antsy when the winds whip around the house at night, feeling pensive under grey skies, and becoming jittery on sunny days when spring is in bloom and birds are calling for mates. Wednesday lured me outside with its summer […]
It’s Springy! We’ve had some fabulous weather over the past few days. There was a gorgeous pink moon on Thursday. I also enjoyed watching the plane constellations shift. Someone wasn’t sure what all the moongazers were doing in its territory. Trees are blossoming. Birds are claiming their territory on a neighboring tree. Squirrels munch on […]
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I was born in the Netherlands and grew up with the secular version of Easter, blended with German traditions and food as well. We dyed eggs, had an egg hunt on Easter morning, and enjoyed a fabulous Easter Brunch that featured butter in the shape of a lamb, home-baked braided bread, boiled eggs served in […]
“As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.” ~ Ben Hogan “How cunningly nature hides every wrinkle of her inconceivable antiquity under roses and violets and morning dew!†~ Ralph Waldo Emerson  “Everything’s coming up roses – for me.” ~ Ethel […]
When I lived in Arizona, I was spoiled with the beauty of national parks within a few hours’ drive. Moving to the Illinois prairie I didn’t expect anything spectacular from nature. However, every time I visit a new nature preserve or park, I am pleasantly surprised. I use Illinois State Parks: A Guide to Illinois State […]
Judging by the neighborhood, it’s time to swing by the rose garden one of these days. First I have to wrap another deadline though. Yesterday evening’s walk was nice. The neighborhood Comma decided to seek higher branches to sunbathe on, but Admirals still like the pavement. This one let me snap a few shots. The […]
