“Most men pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it.” ~Soren Kierkegaard
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A bug’s eye view
“Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain.” ~Henry David Thoreau
Asiatic Dayflower
“If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” ~Vincent Van Gogh
Sunset against the clouds
We often praise the evening clouds,
And tints so gay and bold,
But seldom think upon our God,
Who tinged these clouds with gold.
~Walter Scott
Queen Anne’s Lace
I never grow tired of looking at Queen Anne’s lace. They look like beautiful snowflakes attached to stems.
May all your weeds be wildflowers. ~Author Unknown
The two of us
These two little ducklings seemed to be enjoying each others company as they soaked in the sunshine.
“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” ~David Viscott
Down by the creek
This little bird found a cool, serene spot to hang out on a branch overlooking the creek. The colors of the vegetation reflecting in the water add to the tranquil scene.
“For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.” ~Lily Tomlin
Iris Garden
A sampling of iris from the garden …
Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. ~Marcel Proust
Buzzards roosting
A group of vultures settling in for the night.
Thunderheads
“Everyday brought something to be admired: the soft feathery patterns of cirrus clouds, the deep, dark grays of thunderheads, the lacy gold and peach of the early morning sunrise. The sky and its moods called to me.” ~L. Jagi Lamplighter
walking on a country road 