When given the choice of a wildflower to learn more about, Cecily chose the Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica). It certainly is pervasive this time of year, with some lawns looking as if they are dusted with snow due to their coverage.
Our favorite wildflower book, Wildflowers of Arkansas by Carl Hunter, 1988, places the Spring Beauty [...]
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 [...]