An Eye Is Meant To See Things

 "An eye is meant to see things. 

The soul is here for its own joy..." 

- Rumi

Winter Walk Around the Pond

 The sun came out for a bit and it turned into a lovely day for a

walk around the pond.

The Simple Blade of Grass

 "In the world's audience hall, the simple blade of grass sits on the same carpet with the sunbeams, and the stars of midnight"

~ Rabindranath Tagore

Focus on the Light

 "It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." 

— Aristotle

Checkered Skipper - not a butterfly I see very often.

Female Cardinal Snow Day

"He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter." 

~ John Burroughs

(from a prior winter - no measurable snow here yet this winter)

Claytor Lake Christmas

 “When you love what you have, 

you have everything you need." 

—Unknown

We spent several days before Christmas at Claytor Lake State Park with

extended family.  What a wonderful time!

Pause, Reflect and Renew

 “Winter is a time to pause, reflect, and renew.” 

– Unknown