Tag Archives: beauty

Beauty Break

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

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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A Rare Find

Posted on August 21, 2016 by

A couple weekends ago, my husband and I went for a drive to parts of the county we had not been to in years. As usual, I scanned the landscape for beautiful vistas and wildflowers. That morning, we saw scarlet-red … Continue reading →

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Big Magic and the Creative Urge

Posted on January 17, 2016 by

When I was about half way through reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic, I realized that I wanted to remember the important parts of this book. The book called out to me: Pay close attention! So I started at the beginning … Continue reading →

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Today was a Good Day

Posted on August 28, 2015 by

Sunday was a good day for a hike up on Spruce Knob, West Virginia’s highest mountain. The air is so clear that you can see for miles from the top. It’s a great day to ride motorcycles with a group … Continue reading →

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Flowers and Their Personalities

Posted on April 21, 2015 by

What if flowers had personalities? They are living beings, they procreate, they evoke feelings and reactions in us, they are intelligent – doesn’t that qualify? Just take a look at these daffodils and their different styles and self-presentations. Lip-stick seduction: … Continue reading →

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