"A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though, to the outer ear, these trees are now silent, their songs never cease." ~ John Muir A Timely Return It's been a month shy of 3 years since I last posted on this blog. I didn't really mean to be absent this long but one thing led to another and time escaped faster than a kid chasing an ice cream truck! I'm inspired to write and photograph again and it only seemed fitting I restart this on Resurrection Day. It's His creation I love to explore and it's coming to life this month! Let's see what we can find! Put Nature Preserves on Your Adventure List If you are tired of the crowds and the familiar trails of a state park or there isn't one … [Read more...] about Return: To Bring Back To A Former Place
Seasons
“Yes it could be, it surely could be, something special just for me!”
That's a line 'little Winthrop' (aka Ronnie Howard) sings in musical The Music Man and it describes exactly how I feel about Spring. April and May are my #1 favorite months of the year. With late snows and cold temperatures in the 1st week of April, Winter has held it's tight-fisted grip on us for an extra long time but the final finger has been peeled back and Spring is finally bursting out. Even though the general landscape doesn't seem any different, if you look closely, you'll see little signs of a new season popping up here and there. What are the typical signs you look for? Spring beauties, crocuses, and daffodils blooming, bluebirds scouting out a nesting box and the sandhill cranes flying overhead are some of my favorites. See the bee in the photo below? The presence of insects is another signal … [Read more...] about “Yes it could be, it surely could be, something special just for me!”
Eating My Words
Remember when I encouraged you in my previous post to get outside "no matter the weather?" Well today, I was eating my words with a dose of pain. No, I'm not rescinding my axiom of getting outside despite the imperfect conditions, but today, I admit, it was a challenge to STAY outside. My college freshman daughter was under the weather with laryngitis and general malaise. She was still determined to get to class at the local community college on the other side of the county. And it was snowing! So as moms do, I offered to drive her 1) to help reduce the stress her body was already in, 2) to make sure our vehicle returned in one, unscathed piece and 3), if truth be told, to take the unexpected opportunity to explore a local nature preserve while it was snowing. I love being in … [Read more...] about Eating My Words