Picked With A Curious Spirit

 Each situation is a blossom to be picked with a curious spirit.
~ Donna Quesada

Butterfly Field

I am quite enamored with butterflies and have been challenged at trying

to capture them in flight.

Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.~Socrates

Common Buckeye Butterfly

Hiding in the goldenrod.

Finally it shows itself!

Hoping you find JOY in your Day!

In Flight

The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper. 

 ― W.B. Yeats

Lady Bug Stretch

Try as she might, this lady bug could not stretch far enough to reach that leaf.
I watched her for a long time - these are truly
amazing little creatures!

Just a Peek

For a brief moment I caught a glimpse of his beautiful world.

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A Thirst for Wonder

We all have a thirst for wonder. It's a deeply human quality. Science and religion are both bound up with it. What I'm saying is, you don't have to make stories up, you don't have to exaggerate. There's wonder and awe enough in the real world. Nature's a lot better at inventing wonders than we are.
~ Carl Sagan

After the Rain

Rain is grace; rain is the sky condescending to the earth;  without rain, there would be no life.
~John Updike

A Hint of Red

Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn.

~ Elizabeth Lawrence

Black-throated Green Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler 
Heritage Trail - Blacksburg, Virginia
First sighting 09-05-09 
More info about this lovely bird found - HERE 

 

Sunny Days!

We have had the most beautiful weather here for the past few days.
Foggy mornings (which I love!) give way to beautiful blue skies
and bright sunshine. And temps in the 70s. VERY NICE!
I turned my AC on for the first time this year on August 1st.
And then turned it off on August 31st. The first year I've used it for only
one month. And unless September is unusually warm
I don't think I'll have to turn it on again.
I believe this butterfly is called a Common Sulphur. I lean towards
calling it Yellow Butterfly. That is how I name most butterflies, ie Black butterfly or
Blue Butterfly or White Butterfly. It definitely doesn't look "common" to me, but I
think that is what it is called. If I am mistaken, please correct me.
If you are rushed or stressed or just out of sorts, stop and
take a minute to go outside and soak in God's creation.
And then stop again and Thank Him for it!
Those two steps alone will work wonders for any problems/issues you may have.
Happy Friday!

My Favorite Pics of Mom and Dad

These were taken several years ago at Thanksgiving. Before their health problems. Dad had
Quad Bypass Surgery Feb 28 2009 and Mom was in hospital from March 23
to August 7 2009.
We often joke that Mom took care of Dad for the first 60 years and
it's his turn now for the next 60 :)
They will celebrate 65 years of marriage on September 23, 2012. They have been Fabulous
Role Models and the best parents I could have ever wished for.
Love you Mom and Dad!!

Baby Girl grows up

My baby girl Brianna is growing up. She turns 17 today.
She has been a joy to me every moment of her life.
She is one of the kindest people I have ever had the
pleasure of knowing.
Happy Birthday! I Love You!

A Few of My Favorite Things

 A hummingbird - do you see the little spot of red?
Dogwood leaves - starting to turn.
And a Lovely butterfly - a Question Mark or Comma perhaps?