Category: nature
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The Season of Gratitude
Today marks the start of the 11th month of 2024. The season of gratitude, Thanksgiving, lingering leaves that eventually descend, reducing trees to barren branches. The first freeze often happens in November, and the frigid morning air is welcome against my face. I have always loved October through December. Though…
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Peak District in Autumn (Derbyshire)
The jet lag has passed and it’s back to the normal routine today. This is the final post from England. These are additional photos from the long walks we took, mostly on or around the grounds near The Chatsworth House. If interested, for more about the Peak District click HERE.…
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The Chatsworth House, Derbyshire Dales
The Chatsworth House, located in Derbyshire was a true highlight of our time in England. The acres of gardens along with the 1000+ park acres are simply stunning. Being there during autumn made it extra special, as my youngest and I both celebrated our birthdays “across the pond”. The home…
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Forest Through the Trees
Staring at these trees on a recent walk, the common phrase, “can’t see the forest through the trees” came to mind. Some people say the phrase this way: “can’t see the forest for the trees”. Either way, I wondered how the expression came to be. USdictionary.com gives origin credit to…
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Hurricane Helene
May our loving Father bless all the residents in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia who have been affected by the hurricane. The statistical data collected so far is heartbreaking: The photos out of NC we’re especially devastating with many people on the mountains just as affected as those flooded in…
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Fowl Behavior
The early mornings of August have been quiet outside. The fledglings have flown so the parents no longer chirp, defending their nests. The at-dawn chorus, wooing a mate, are also over for the season. But these troublemakers have been anything but quiet all summer…. I’ve been more enamored by our…
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Sunset Through the City Window
My daughter took this lovely photo from her apartment living room. I thought it nicely captured the history/age of the building windows along with the sunset. The old, iron balcony railing looks like art to me. She was seriously blessed with a view of mature trees! I’m looking forward to…
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Rose of Sharon
We have several Rose of Sharon shrubs around the porch and sides of the house. Despite the name, the flowers aren’t roses. They are actually part of the hibiscus family. I read on a gardening website that this bush “thrives on neglect”! That couldn’t be more true because I’m not…
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National Golf Month
August is designated as National Golf Month. My son and husband – like many other golfers who reside in the colder states – are enjoying as much golf as possible this month, knowing the frigid weather that lurks around the corner…
Tales from a Mid-Lifer 