So we have been on several walks lately – including this one with my nieces and teenage sister to the pond near our house. We netted 5 wonderful minnows which are thriving in my aquarium, and we go here regularly and net duckweed to feed to our goldfish and koi. They love the stuff. I [...]
Above is a maple tree in various stages of being girdled by honeysuckle vine. Honeysuckle is so brittle, I am surprised that it could make this kind of impact on the maple.
One word for something we heard: chirping.
Two words for something we saw: blowing trees.
Three words for something we felt: cold smooth rock.
We walked about [...]
flowering maple tree – 12-27-08, originally uploaded by Georgiaberry.
So, I am in the back yard, having a restful moment, doing a little listening meditation. Picking out one sound and then another from the actual cacophony that is a quiet winter afternoon deep in the country. Assorted calling birds, rustling leaves, chattering squirrels, and a deep [...]