The passionflower is an amazing flower. I saw them growing in the wild when I visited Central America a couple years ago. But I’ve been fascinated with them ever since …
Orchid–#AtoZChallenge
My flower for today is the orchid. When I went, almost 2 years ago, to Monteverde, Costa Rica, I visited the Orchid Garden there (Jardín de Orquídeas). We saw many …
Gaura “Whirling Butterflies”–#AtoZChallenge
Here is my “G” flower, Gaura, called Whirling Butterflies because the flowers flutter in the breeze like butterflies. It’s also called Wind Flowers. I’m not really familiar with them, but …
Echinacea–#AtoZChallenge
Echinacea is one of my favorite flowers. I have used it medicinally in the past, but mostly I like it as a flower in my garden. The flowers are big …
Happy vernal equinox/first day of spring
I took these pictures in my neighborhood this afternoon. This is the first first day of spring I remember that actually looks like the first day of spring. Happy equinox! …
Shore of Shattered Dreams
I’m still sorting through the stuff I brought home from my storage space. Lots of old papers and artwork–mine and my daughters, mostly. I remember some of them and others …
Reflections on the Kindness Challenge
The Kindness Challenge has come to an end! This lovely event was created by Niki of The Richness of a Simple Life blog. She also created a Facebook page, Everyday …
Inspiration is all around–Inspired to be kind
It’s week 6 of the kindness challenge. This week’s challenge is to think about who challenges you to live a more kind and gentle life. For me, inspiration is all …
The Kindness Challenge, Week 4–Be Kind
This is week 4 of the Kindness Challenge. This week’s challenge–be kind. This week was a special week for me. On Friday, I went to visit my parents in Michigan. …
The kindness of a smile
Radiating Kindness What does it mean to radiate kindness? That was on my mind this week. Although I often do it anyhow, I made a special point of smiling at …