Freezing Rain

"I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute 

of the day that is given me to live." 

~ Thich Nhat Hanh

We have a Winter Storm Warning in effect for our area that looks to be

more freezing rain and ice rather than snow.  I would rather have the snow!

This is a capture of freezing rain from a prior storm.

Stay Safe Out There! 

The Life That Is In The Woods

 “But if they were to stop, and sit on a fallen log or with their back up against a tree and close their eyes, they could hear the life that is in the woods:”

― Holly Worton

Praying Mantis Egg Case

 "It is through living that we discover ourselves, at the same time as we discover the world around us."

 ― Henri Cartier-Bresson

From my research - I believe this to be a praying mantis egg case.

Nature's Beauty Is a Gift

 "Nature’s beauty is a gift that cultivates appreciation and gratitude." 

—Louie Schwartzberg

Autumn Leaf from our Walk - October 3, 2024

 "Leaves drift softly earthward toward the grass Spring and summer blend from green to gold ... 

Corby Magnuson, The Measure of Leaves

From our walk at Hethwood Pond on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

The leaves here are turning more brown this year than the orange and reds we

usually get.   

Katydid Blends In

 "When you are kind to others, 

it not only changes you, it changes the world.”

 Harold S. Kushner

Similar But Different - Iris in the Garden

 “Happiness held is the seed; 

 Happiness shared is the flower.”

 – John Harrigan

Print Available - HERE 

Sweet Sips of Summer - Hummingbird

 Choose being kind over being right, 

and you'll be right every time. 

—Richard Carlson

Print Available - HERE 

Tiny Worlds

 The obscure we see eventually. 

The completely obvious, it seems, takes longer. 

~ Edward R. Murrow

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Mallard Wing Stretch

 “But I suppose there's a lot to see everywhere, if only you keep your eyes open.” 

― Norton Juster

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Frog with Brown Eyes

 “God gave us eyes to see the beauty in nature 

and hearts to see the beauty in each other.”

 Anonymous 

 Print Available - HERE

Autumn Dragon

 "In the right light, at the right time, 

everything is extraordinary." 

 ~ Aaron Rose 

I believe this is a widow skimmer dragonfly. 

 Print Available - HERE

Autumn Tails

 "In every walk with nature 

one receives far more than he seeks." 

- John Muir 

 Print Available - HERE

Pollinator in Paradise

 "Adopt the pace of nature. 

Her secret is patience." 

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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A Frosty Find

 There is always, always, always 

something to be thankful for. 

-Unknown 

 Print Available - HERE

Sunlight in the Forest

“It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine.” 

- A. A.Milne

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The Tulip Tree - Also Known As The Tulip Poplar

“A daily dose of daydreaming heals the heart, soothes the soul, and strengthens the imagination.” 

― Richelle E. Goodrich

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Dandelion Dreams

 “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” 
― Eleanor Roosevelt 

The Collage above is a compilation of the
3 images below
and is available - 
HERE 

The above image available - HERE 

The above image available - HERE 

The above image is available - HERE 

Pasqueflower - also known as Easter Flower

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"Think of your fellow man, 

lend him a helping hand 

Put a little love in your heart 

You see, it's getting late, 

oh, please don't hesitate 

Put a little love in your heart 

And the world will be a better place 

And the world will be a better place 

for you and me 

You just wait and see"  

- songwriters: Jackie DeShannon, Jimmy Holiday, Randy Myers

Bashful Beauty - Female Cardinal Behind the Branches

“Often in life those seemingly ordinary moments hold the most extraordinary meaning.” 

― Ken Poirot