Saw Greenbrier
“Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.” — Langston Hughes The plants are responding to the additional rain we received at the end of last week..
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Fanciful Friday: Minimalist Early Spring Trees
“Fanciful Friday” will be a day when I post images/photos/text that reflect where my mind has perhaps wandered during the week. The subject matter could be almost anything, and knowing me, it will be wide-ranging. I picked Friday (TGIF) because it’s the end of the week, and while it meant more to me when I…
Each New Day
“Every new day is a different universe to explore!”― Bob Bello Sometimes, I take the time to revisit my archives and browse my images, spending a few minutes on those I may have thought I’d forgotten the details of or the emotions I felt when I captured the scene. More often than not, I experience a…
New Growth
“The only way that we can live, is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if…
Flowers At Your Feet – 2026
“A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in–what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.”― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables I would be remiss if I didn’t post an annual photo of the Bearded Iris in bloom and mention again that they were a favorite of my late…
April’s Air Stirs
“April’s air stirs inWillow-leaves…a butterflyFloats and balances”― Bashō, Japanese Haiku Mayapples (also known as Mandrakes) are often among the first plants to emerge from the forest floor each spring; at least, they are often the first ones I really take note of. Shortly after spotting them, I checked on my ferns and noticed a few…
