Tag Archives: Nature

Fall in the forest

I recently visited my old home town’s forest preserve to take some fall pictures.   There was a cold snap last Friday with high winds and most of the trees were denuded, but there were still a few leaves on the … Continue reading

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Fall at the Arboretum

About a week ago, I took a friend of mine to the local arboretum and I wanted to share how beautiful it looked.  I wish I could take all my blogging friends a walk in this sanctuary. * They decorated … Continue reading

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Spring Break at the Arboretum

Our Midwest winter lingered forever.  Most of the spring break was rainy or overcast and we didn’t go anywhere except to a children’s museum and the arboretum.  We finally had a beautiful spring day yesterday. This is the children’s garden, … Continue reading

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The Divine Artist

The Divine Artist Sometimes, without any prompting I catch a glimpse of Nature’s magic. I live for these brief moments of transcendent joy. I am blessed to witness the splendor of the natural world through these eyes – these bespectacled … Continue reading

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Always delighted for the visit

Youngest daughter noticed there were mourning doves perched on our deck this morning. I was very glad that they are incredibly calm birds because they didn’t fly off when I opened up the window and the screen to take some … Continue reading

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