” … the rose-breasted sings like a robin that’s taken voice lessons. When you hear a robin singing with fewer pauses, and with particularly clear, liquid phrases, check the treetops for the rose-breasted grosbeak.” ~Chris Petrak
nature
A yellow glow
Last week, a storm passed through our area right before dusk. As the setting sun hit the retreating clouds, it created a stunning yellow glow.
“In extraordinary times, the ordinary takes on a glow and wonder all its own.” ~Mike A. Lancaster
Double rainbow
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain!” ~Dolly Parton
Solitude
“I have never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude.” ~Henry David Thoreau
White-crowned Sparrow
“My crown is called content, a crown that seldom kings enjoy.” ~William Shakespeare
Watchful walking
I almost walked right into this garter snake before I eventually saw him. He blended in with his surroundings quite well.
Black locust and a silver-spotted skipper
” . . . but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute . . .
look at it and really see it . . . and never give it back.” ~Erma Bombeck
Black Swallowtail
“Beautiful and graceful, varied and enchanting, small but approachable, butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life. And everyone deserves a little sunshine.” ~Jeffrey Glassberg
Orange Toad
It is better to get laugh wrinkles than to get worry warts. ~Unknown
A splash of blue
“If you want to stand out, don’t be different. Be outstanding.” ~Meredith West
walking on a country road 