Category Archives: Flora

Summer Pleasures: The Porch

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Beauty Along the Road

Around early to mid-June, many household activities move to our covered front porch.  How I Iove to sit here to welcome the new day, enlivened by a cup of coffee!  My morning meditation often consists of simply sitting and observing, … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Fields Forever

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Beauty Along the Road

Saturday was my get-away day. I didn’t mind getting up at sunrise to drive over the mountains so I would arrive at Hope Field before the crowds hit and the sunlight became too harsh. Hope Field is a vast field … Continue reading →

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This Sweet Earth

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Beauty Along the Road

I am dedicating this post to Earth Day 2017 – may the Earth continue to support and sustain us while we find a way to honor Her and all of creation. If we surrendered to earth’s intelligence we could rise … Continue reading →

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The Boldness of Pussy Willows

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Beauty Along the Road

Earlier in March, I cut a few branches from my pussy willow shrub and brought them inside. The warmth of the house quickly turned the silvery white pillows of the catkins into yellow caterpillar creatures.  They seem so alive, they … Continue reading →

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Beauty Break

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Beauty Along the Road

An unexpected visitor – a debilitating backache – appeared four days ago. I suspect that over-consumption of toxic political news left the back door open for this unwanted house guest to slip in. It reminds me of another house guest … Continue reading →

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