North American millipede
Thread waisted wasp
Ladybug
Katydid
Grasshopper
Wheel bug
Praying mantis
“An observant child should be put in the way of things worth observing.” ~Charlotte Mason
Observing
Month: October 2015
Gulf Fritillary
The bright orange color of a Gulf Fritillary floating down the roadside on a light autumn breeze is a beautiful sight. I spotted this one on my morning walk down our country road.
“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” ~G.K. Chesterton
Goldenrod and aster
… the lands are lit
With all the autumn blaze
of golden rod,
And everywhere
the purple asters nod
And bend,
and wave
and flit …
~Asters and Golden Rod, by Helen Hunt Jackson
White pelicans over the Mississippi
A large flock of migrating white pelicans has returned to spend some time along the Mississippi River. It’s hard not to be impressed by this beautiful sight.
“The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.” ~Richard Bach
walking on a country road 