I love moments in nature. Manmade and nature made combined are exceptionally surprising. Those that surprise me right in my own backyard rank right up there with some of the best moments. And handy at that, 'cuz, you know, I can grab my camera for proof. If you've followed my posts through this our first… Continue reading My garden fairy’s tale of the zinnia that grew crooked like a Z
Tag: Gardening
Pay attention to little signs, they are big!
As my daughter and I walked around the yard, gathering seeds for next year's garden, I got lost in thought about the week we've had. Her once tiny hands are now full-grown, trained and skillful in the art of helping mom gather marigold seeds. "Mom, yes, I remember which ones to pick." My, I'm so… Continue reading Pay attention to little signs, they are big!
Sweet pink memories of mom
Eleven years ago today, I was sitting by her side in the hospital, holding her hand, watching her resting comfortably. I had just met with the neurosurgeon who told me the causes behind her confusion. I didn't know how to break the news to her, nor did I know if she would even remember. A… Continue reading Sweet pink memories of mom
The aging fight of a Black-Eyed Susan
People aren't the only ones who experience cell loss as we go through the aging stages of life. Do we dare to embrace them or do we chase away the natural beauty of each stage as we age? Hmm...I often wonder why we fight so hard against Mother Nature and our gifts of the beauty… Continue reading The aging fight of a Black-Eyed Susan
Use your rib injury to pamper yourself
Tomorrow marks the six weeks' post cracked rib and torn tendon injury date. I'm well on the way to recover in full, but not quite yet. Everyone told me a rib injury and subsequent recovery takes a LONG time. And they are right, it does! I decided I wasn't going to be frustrated, depressed, or… Continue reading Use your rib injury to pamper yourself
Macro photography – play until you get it right
Macro photography works some of the time, but when it doesn't, it can look pretty darn messy. In my garden, I have lots of diagonal lines. Big ones, like in the latticework, and tiny ones, too. Some of my favorites are on the blades of the leaves of the flowers. What the heck, is that… Continue reading Macro photography – play until you get it right