Friday

Mallards in Flight

There is beauty in all we know and beauty in all we don't know. Our journey is to love it all.
Thomas Warfield


Sun and Silhouette


Is it the end....
or Just the Beginning?


Wednesday

Glorious Mornings







  Every morning is a beautiful morning. 

I am much a "morning glory" type of person. I am at my best in the mornings and ready to jumpstart my day. 

Sunday

Slow Down



There is more to life than increasing its speed. 
 ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi

The Valley of Love and Delight


'Tis a gift to be simple, 'tis a gift to be free,
'Tis a gift to come round to where we ought to be. 
And when we find a place that feels just right, 
We will be in the valley of love and delight. 
~ Appalachian Folk Song

More of my Floral Shots - HERE 

Saturday

Everything Is Possible


Because you are alive, everything is possible.
~ Thich Nhat Hanh

~ Bloodroot Wildflower ~  


 More of My Wildflower Images - HERE 

At No Cost


Hope costs nothing. 
― Colette

Wednesday

IT'S OFFICIAL




Well...... it is official. I am a mother of a Senior and a Sophomore in high school. Today was their first day of school for this new year. I woke up in the middle of the night last night more than just a little upset. My babies are growing up so fast. Even as I type this I have tears in my eyes. Why is it so hard to see them grow up? I am sure I will be a basketcase when they go off to college. Thankfully, my son is hoping to go locally and stay at home. I don't think I could handle him leaving! They have both grown closer to each other over the summer. I can see that they are growing as friends as well as siblings. I am so thankful that God has blessed me with such wonderful children.
I love them a LOT!

Friday

Male Hummingbird



This is the first picture of a male hummingbird that I've been able to capture this year. I've seen a lot of females but few males. The females started coming to our feeder around the end of April/beginning of May. A male started visiting us at the beginning of August. Now we have about 6 (male and female) that frequent our feeder. They are a sight to see! And Very protective of the food source. I was out at lunch snapping a few pictures and they even buzzed our dog Yoshi. Of course, he thought it was a fly and tried to catch it. Good thing they are fast!



Thursday

The Squirrel



 “Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That's the problem.” 
 ― A.A. Milne

Squirrel at Virginia Tech Duck Pond

More of my Squirrels - HERE 

 

Saturday

Intent


Be intent upon the perfection of the present day. 
~ William Law


"Artsy" version Available - HERE