“… we can easily ignore the beauty hidden in the twigs, weeds, and overcrowded growth. Yet there is beauty present, when we take the time to soak it in, think about it, and be grateful for it.” ~John Mertz
wildflower
All confused
Yesterday was a beautiful sunny, warm day here in West Tennessee. While I was out for an afternoon stroll, I noticed some wildflowers blooming that I don’t usually expect to see in November. The warm temperatures this autumn have them all confused. With a cold front rolling in this week, this is probably the last I’ll see of these pretty blooms for a while, but it was nice to have one last nice day to enjoy them.
“I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks.” ~Daniel Boone
Partridge peas
These partridge peas which grow wild along our country road add simple beauty and cheerful color to the landscape.
“I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder
Monarch butterfly and goldenrod
“Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.” ~Max Ehrmann
Painted lady butterfly
“Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint you can at it.” ~Danny Kaye
Weeds and wildflowers
Checkered White butterfly on vervain
Goldenmane Tickseed
… Little by little the seed we sow
Into a beautiful yield will grow …
~Unknown
Butterfly milkweed
“Most men pursue pleasure with such breathless haste that they hurry past it.” ~Soren Kierkegaard
Asiatic Dayflower
“If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” ~Vincent Van Gogh
walking on a country road 