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2019 12-12, 4430 - THE UPS AND DOWNS OF WINTER – This winter has had many ups and downs depending on how you view the weather. If you enjoy winter sports it is more of a downer and if you like less snow it is an upper. Regardless of the weather life itself has many special moments in it.
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The Ups and Downs of Winter
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The Colors of White
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2019 12-11, 4429 - THE COLORS OF WHITE – We think of white as a pure simple color but when I study white snow on a white birch, I am reminded that there are as many shades of white as there are in every color. When we think life has no definition to it, shades of white can open up the shades of life.
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2019 12-10, 4428 - LEDGE BY DAY, PORTAL AT NIGHT – Years ago a friend sketched a “ceremonial bridge” she said we would find up on the mountain. A short time later we discovered that when the sun is setting over the ledge across the valley, the bridge appeared. I wonder what the ancients knew.
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Ledge by Day, Portal at Night
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Through the Pine Tunnel
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2019 12-09, 4427 - THROUGH THE PINE TUNNEL – As I walk through the tunnel of pines on my way up the small hill to the trail to the ledge, it is like entering a different world. My mind is opened into a broad expanse with adventures waiting to experience.
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2019 12-08, 4426 - SHROUDED IN MYSTERY – From the top of the mountain I can see a pyramid off in the distance that appeared through a shroud of clouds when I observed it recently. I wonder what its origin is and what mysteries it holds.
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Shrouded in Mystery
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The Little Tree That Grew
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2019 12-07, 4425 - THE LITTLE TREE THAT GREW – Years ago when we first bought land with a little orchard, we decorated a fir tree during the holiday season. Over the years the tree grew and grew. Now Nature decorates it with snow. If we stick with our positive intentions, it is amazing how they grow.
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2019 12-06, 4424 - WINTER MORNINGS IN THE FOOTHILLS – If you live in the foothills of New Hampshire and are willing to get up before the sun rises, a spectacular scene often appears when West and North glow pink. That positive glow can stay with the viewer all day long.
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Winter Mornings in the Foothills
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After the Snowfall
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2019 12-05, 4423 - AFTER THE SNOWFALL – The storm lasted two days and part of New England was inundated with as much as three feet of snow. Here in the foothills we only experienced a few inches. After the snowfall the weather cleared with a beautiful sunset. I am reminded there are always sunsets.
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2019 12-04, 4422 - INCH BY INCH - So far, our snowstorms have been measured inch by inch rather than foot by foot. Still, inches can add up as the winter progresses. Life sometimes moves forward with big events and at other times inch by inch. The key is to move forward with positive intentions.
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Inch by Inch
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Let the Decorating Begin
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2019 12-03, 4421 - LET THE DECORATING BEGIN – December, the darkest month of the year, is filled with the lights from holiday decorations as well as the lights from within our souls. With this powerful combination it often changes our perception of darkness.
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2019 12-02, 4420 - PREDICTING THE WEATHER – Anticipating the first major storm of the month, I bounced around from TV channel to channel comparing forecasts to find the one that best met my wants. Rarely do predictions come out as expected. In life we do have positive intentions to help us be flexible.
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Predicting the Weather
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Cold Winds Are Blowing
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2019 12-01, 4419 - COLD WINDS ARE BLOWING – As we begin meteorological winter, cold winds blow through the valley. The days are almost at their shortest as the lights of the coming holiday, as well as the lights inside of each of us, point the way through the darkness.
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2019 11-30, 4418 - WINTER IS CLOSING IN – The mountains across the valley are now snow covered, and even though we have not had a major storm here, winter is closing in. Before it arrives, there is still time for easy walks that can lead to new discoveries as we wait for the next stage to take place.
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Winter Is Closing In
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Sharing the Road
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2019 11-29 4417 - SHARING THE ROAD – We saw an interesting sight when visiting Williamsburg, Virginia recently. A Revolutionary re-enactor and a modern powered scooter were sharing the road at the same time. It is good to remember that wherever we go, we do share the road with different periods of history.
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2019 11-28, 4416 - A WONDERFUL DAY TO FEEL GRATEFUL – When Abraham Lincoln officially proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving, the country was in the middle of the Civil War. Today I am grateful that we have the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving and create a powerful message of love and gratitude.
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A Wonderful Day to Feel Grateful
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Rediscovering the Land
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2019 11-27, 4415 - REDISCOVERING THE LAND – Every time the land changes a little, whether by logging or building a new trail, or even fresh snow, there is something new to rediscover. There is always something in life to rediscover, such as an old friendship.
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2019 11-26, 4414 - NOVEMBER SKIES – The skies of November are the cloudiest of all twelve months as fall and winter compete for control of the season. Sunny days are always special, and when it is gray, we have the light within us to help show the way.
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November Skies
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Leaving an Impression
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2019 11-25, 4413 - LEAVING AN IMPRESSION – We discovered that the metal frog placed on a moss-covered rock had left an impression when it was picked up for the winter. It is good to be mindful that our actions and even our thoughts leave impressions long after an event has occurred.
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2019 11-24, 4412 - A CONVERSATION WITH HISTORY – Recently while visiting Yorktown, Virginia, I paused along the river walk to have a conversation with Washington, Lafayette, and Paul de Grasse. I wondered how these three would view the world today.
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Conversation with History
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First Fire in the Cabin
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2019 11-23, 4411 - FIRST FIRE IN THE CABIN – Recently I lighted our first fire in the woodstove in the cabin, and, as the stove came to life, my mind thought back to waking up to my grandfather building a fire in his cabin in the woods. We all have a fire within us that sometimes can use some rekindling.
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2019 11-22, 4410 - FROZEN GEMS – The Japanese researcher Emoto found that water frozen in containers with positive messages of love placed on them consistently formed beautiful crystals. The others were jagged. It seems like the people who walk the land contribute to the beauty of the frozen gems.
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Frozen Gems
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Top of the Glade
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2019 11-21, 4409 - TOP OF THE GLADE – Thanks to the members of the Granite Backcountry Alliance, we now have a beautiful glade for skiers in the winter and hikers the rest of the year to enjoy and connect with nature. There is nothing like a little journey underneath tall pine.
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2019 11-20, 4408 - SLEEPING WALLS - The snow-covered stone walls on the mountain appear to have begun their annual winter sleep. At the same time, I am aware by the tracks in the snow of all the animals that are awake and moving about that I didn’t see in summer.
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Sleeping Walls
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Crab Apples
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2019 11-19, 4407 - CRAB APPLES – Seeing snow covered crab apples reminded me of how beautiful the blossoms were in the spring. The tiny fruit provides little nutritional value to humans, just to the wildlife. Still, there is a lot of mental and spiritual value in crab apples, another important part of life.
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2019 11-18, 4406 - WHEN PEOPLE COME TOGETHER MARVELOUS THINGS CAN HAPPEN – Recently I witnessed an amazing event at the Center when the Granite Back Country Ski Alliance assembled a team of over 50 people from several states to create some glade skiing trails. Marvelous results happen with positive intentions.
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When People Come Together
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2019 11-17, 4405 - SNOW COVERED FERNS – The recent snow fall has given me the opportunity to observe Nature from a different perspective. The brown ferns are surrounded and covered with a coating of white, creating a magical scene. It warmed my heart on a cold morning.
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2019 11-16, 4404 - SEASONAL TRIM – Nature has responded to the calendar, providing a blanket of white just in time for the holidays with a sparkling icy trim. It is a magical time of year if we allow the child inside to investigate the beauty surrounding them.
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Seasonal Trim
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Snow Covered Apple
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2019 11-15, 4403 - SNOW COVERED APPLE – The recent two-inch snow fall has given me the opportunity to get a different view of the landscape and more things in Nature to marvel at and to discover with gratitude. One example is a snow-covered apple still on the tree in the orchard.
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2019 11-14, 4402 - NO TWO SUNSETS ALIKE – With a fresh coating of sun and a clearing sky, I ventured outside to capture another sunset. As I studied the beauty of nature, I again realized that no two sunsets alike. There are no two moments in life exactly alike.
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No Two Sunsets Alike
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Patchwork Rock
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2019 11-13, 4401 - PATCHWORK ROCK – I have walked by a basketball sized rock hundreds of times without observing its unique makeup. It reminds me of a patchwork quilt that must have a fantastic story to tell about how it was formed. Then again, we are all like patchwork quilts.
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2019 11-12, 4400 - NOVEMBER SNOW – It has begun. November snow is falling and coating the ground. It is a day some have been dreading while others are dancing with joy. It is the reality of life here in the foothills of New Hampshire, a time to transition to winter.
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November Snow
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The Land Is Ready & Waiting
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2019 11-11, 4399 - THE LAND IS READY AND WAITING – The land is ready and waiting for its first major snowstorm. Frost is already beginning to live in the shade, the leaves litter the ground, and those who burn wood have created large piles for the winter ahead. It is a time to connect with our ancestors.
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2019 11-10, 4398 – DECORATED STUMP – Green moss decorating an old pine stump caused me to pause for a moment and take in the unique artwork that Nature had created. This exhibit will last until winter snows cover the landscape. Nature has special treats to discover.
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Decorated Stump
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Gray Days of Fall
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2019 11-09, 4397 - GRAY DAYS OF FALL – As the days get shorter and closer to snow season, we often find ourselves living in a gray, seemingly colorless, landscape. Even this time of year Nature has many different and unique things to experience. Life always has much to discover.
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2019 11-08, 4396 - UNCOVERED – Now that the leaves are off the trees I can see into the woods and I discovered a beautiful large rock/small boulder with white quartz oozing out. There are so many finds waiting to be discovered this time of year, not only in Nature but in all of life.
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Uncovered
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The Greens of November
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2019 11-07, 4395 - THE GREENS OF NOVEMBER – November is a great time to discover or rediscover the many shades of evergreens such as pine, hemlock, and cedar. Most of the year I focus on others aspects of Nature, but I relish the opportunity to be aware of the wholeness of life.
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2019 11-06, 4394 - ALONE AND SUROUNDED BY NATURE – There is something about late fall that takes me back in time where I enjoyed being alone and surrounded by Nature. The sounds and the sights in the woods become alive as my senses become more alert. It is a time to hear the messages of the Cosmos.
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Alone and Surrounded by Nature
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Captured on Camera
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2019 11-05, 4393 - CAPTURED ON CAMERA – The game camera at the bottom of the Lupine Field captures wildlife passing through the area. Recently it caught what looks like a German Shepherd with its nose to the ground. There was also a similar image taken at night. Is it a dog or a wild animal?
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2019 11-04, 4392 - LEAFLESS – It is the time of the year when all the hype of the fall foliage has ended and most of the leaves have dropped. It is a time to reflect and plan for the seasons ahead. It is a time to be grateful for the leafless beauty that provides a different view of life.
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Leafless
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Stone Animal
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2019 11-03, 4391 – STONE ANIMAL - After a recent logging operation, I could see into the woods and noticed a large rock that looked like a stone animal. I had never seen it before. There are many things in life that go unnoticed until our attention is drawn to them.
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2019 11-02, 4390 - MONUMENT TO HEARTS – There is a small monument on the land that someone built with two stone hearts on the top. To me, it was a reminder that many people are aware of the strong positive energy the heart emits when it is filled with gratitude. My goal is to always be mindful of this.
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Monument to Hearts
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Native American Walls
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2019 11-01, 4389 - NATIVE AMERICAN WALLS – I have often wondered if some of the stone walls on the land were built by Native Americans. There are differences in the way some have been constructed and appear to have openings left for spirits to travel back and forth.
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2019 10-31, 4388 - SPIRIT GUARDIANS – The land is overflowing with spirits, including the guardians of the stone walls. When you look carefully, you can often see their stone faces keeping watch. They are custodians of the knowledge of the centuries.
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Spirit Guardians
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Fall Rains Fill the Little Brook
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2019 10-30, 4387 - FALL RAINS FILL THE LITTLE BROOK – The fall rains are replenishing the moisture in the ground, and the excess water flows down the mountainside. There will be nourishment for new growth in the spring as well as a fire deterrent. Our souls are also constantly nourished by Nature.
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2019 10-29, 4386 - FALL LEAVES ARE EVERYWHERE – The leaves are falling off the trees and are scattering everywhere. They get tracked into the house and cover the roads and lawns. Eventually they will begin to break down and nourish the soil. Imagine if every leaf was an act of kindness.
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Fall Leaves Are Everywhere
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Fall Birches
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2019 10-28, 4385 - FALL BIRCHES – There is something about white birch trees, especially when there are several growing in the same vicinity. This time of year they stand out even more when they are surrounded by autumn colors. When we become aware of birches, we become aware of more in life.
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2019 10-27, 4384 – NATURE’S MYSTICAL SIDE – The overnight rain had ended except for a light mist, and I could see the mountains through the low floating remaining clouds. It was a mystical scene and I thought of the realities that we often miss when we are not mindful of the unknown.
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Nature's Mystical Side
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Ever Expanding
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2019 10-26, 4383 - EVER EXPANDING – Over the summer, the fairy house nestled up against an old pine stump has been growing in size, making room for more occupants. Not only are the fairy rooms expanding, Nature expands our minds, making room for more positive thoughts.
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2019 10-25, 4382 - TIMELESS JOURNEY – Every time I travel the old Class VI dirt road to the cabin and orchard, I begin a timeless journey connecting the past, future and present. It is the opportunity to connect with the vast knowledge of the Cosmos that helps guide me on my soul’s journey.
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Timeless Journey
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Fall Reflections
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2019 10-24, 4381 - FALL REFLECTIONS – Now that the fall colors have faded, it is a good time to reflect on the season with gratitude and to refocus on the late stages of autumn. It is also a wonderful time to set goals for the season to come with your mind, body, spirit, and soul.
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2019 10-23, 4380 - NATURE CREATES AN ARRANGEMENT OF OAK LEAVES – Nature continues to amaze me with her artistic abilities. It may be in oak leaves, clouds, rocks, or wildflowers. The season doesn’t make a difference. Nature can also help arrange our minds to see things differently.
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Nature Creates An Arrangement
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Mowing Complete
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2019 10-22, 4379 - MOWING COMPLETE – Finally all the fall mowing is complete. It is not a hard task, just time consuming. Now my mind can focus on the next item on the checklist. I like to think that life moves at a pace with Nature that is always done and never complete.
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2019 10-21, 4378 - WHITE CAPS – The storms of October cause white caps on ocean waves and the first coatings of snow on the higher peaks of the mountains. Even though Nature is signaling the approach of winter, the beauty of the white capped mountains framed by the last of the fall colors, is a joy to see.
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White Caps
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Living on a Plot of Gold
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2019 10-20, 4377 - LIVING ON A PLOT OF GOLD – I followed the rainbow to the Lupine Field where I could see that it ended one ridge away. I thought of the “Pot of Gold” at the end of a rainbow and realized as I stood there on that crisp Autumn morning that I was already living on a plot of gold at rainbow’s edge.
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2019 10-19, 4376 - THE VIEW FROM THE FRONT DOOR – Now that the cabin is being cleared out by the previous owner, I am beginning to study the landscape from the front door. I think of the many different views I have from the mountain and how each one gives me a different view of life.
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The View from the Front Door
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Hidden Away
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2019 10-18, 4375 - HIDDEN AWAY – Hidden away in the base of a hollowed-out tree, my wife discovered mushrooms growing when she peeked inside, wondering if it was a den for small animals. I thought of people who continue to develop their talents, waiting to be discovered.
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2019 10-17, 4374 - A HEART IN THE LEAVES – On a recent walk I saw a small stone heart in the newly fallen leaves. To me it was another sign that I am on the right track in my intentions to “Hit my Marks” each day on my soul’s journey. I believe we all get signs that appear at just the right time.
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A Heart in the Leaves
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Peak Performance
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2019 10-16, 4373 - PEAK PERFORMANCE – The autumn leaves are at their peak on the mountains, and each year the show is a little different. For some this year may or may not be up to their expectations. I think of the many things I have attempted to do the best I can. Each person reaches his or her own peak.
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2019 10-15, 4372 - A GREAT DAY TO MOW THE FIELD – Now that the mower is out of the shop, we watched our son make methodological trips across the field cutting this summer’s growth. The day was spectacular, framed by fall foliage. Mowing is a great way to meditate as we plan our new growth.
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Great Day to Mow the Field
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Fungi Personalities
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2019 10-14, 4371 - FUNGI PERSONALITIES – The odd shaped fungi growing on the bark of a tree looked as if it was a group of animals or birds. Each one appeared to have a separate personality. For a moment my mind was captivated by this diversion of Nature as my imagination took me on a journey of wonder.
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2019 10-13, 4370 - HARD TO FOCUS ON READING - I decided I would take a book and sit outside the cabin on a warm fall afternoon. It was hard to focus on the book due to the beauty I was surrounded by. My senses became alive and I smiled to myself, realizing Nature had once again pulled me away.
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Hard to Focus on Reading
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Rediscovering Sunsets
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2019 10-12, 4369 - REDISCOVERING SUNSETS – The red glow out the window caught my attention and I rushed to capture the beauty with my camera. I had rediscovered a sunset. They were out of my sight and attention all summer because of the longer days and leaves on the trees. Life is always being rediscovered.
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2019 10-11, 4368 - RIGHT OVERHEAD – I chanced to look up as I admired the fall foliage, and there right over my head was some of the most beautiful color I had seen. I was reminded that life has many views to it that we often miss when we focus only in one direction.
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Right Overhead
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Cascading Colors
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2019 10-10, 4367 - CASCADING COLORS – The fall colors are now cascading down the mountainsides across the valley. For the next week or so, we will be inundated with seasonal beauty. Then again, I am reminded that, whatever the season, there is always something beautiful to observe in Nature and life.
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2019 10-09, 4366 - AUTUMN MIXTURES – Some of the most beautiful scenes in the fall are not created from the total foliage transition, but from the mixtures of green leaves with the red, orange, and yellow ones. When people come together positively from many cultures, the mixture can create amazing results.
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Autumn Mixtures
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Fall Tranquility
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2019 10-08, 4365 - FALL TRANQUILITY – Fall foliage is reaching its peak and the valley is full of tourists coming to the mountains to experience the beauty as well as searching for a place to leave their stresses behind. The real tranquility comes from within and Nature can help bring that out of us.
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2019 10-07, 4364 - THE SOUNDS OF FALL – One of my favorite sounds of fall is the honking of geese flying south for the winter. I wonder how many people never experience nature’s events taking place around them as the sounds of life blot out the sounds of nature. Awareness of nature provides an awareness of all life.
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The Sounds of Fall
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Life at the Fair
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2019 10-06, 4363 - LIFE AT THE FAIR – I smiled as I photographed the “couple” in their rocking chairs observing the crowd at the fair. It is a time when history blends with modern life. Years ago, people came to a fair to connect with others. Today we are isolated when we spend our lives on the internet.
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2019 10-05, 4362 - STARTING ON THE MOUNTAINSIDE – I can see the fall foliage beginning to spread from the top down over the mountainsides to the north. It is an indicator of changes that will happen here in the next few weeks. Life has many indicators to give us heads up for potential future events.
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Life at the Fair
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Old Pine, Pink Sky
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2019 10-04, 4361 - OLD PINE, PINK SKY – The sunset was dramatic with an old pine tree silhouetting a pink ever-changing sky. It reminded me that change comes at different speeds. Things in life can change rapidly or slowly like the old pine. We are the blend of both.
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2019 10-03, 4360 - FUELING UP FOR THE JOURNEY AHEAD – I would have missed the beautiful scene of butterflies fueling up for their long journey if it had not been for my field mower breaking down. I am amazed how things work out, and I filled up on mind, body, and spiritual fuel of gratitude.
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Fueling Up for the Journey Ahead
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REPURPOSING
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2019 10-02, 4359 - REPURPOSING – It seems as though we have spent a good part of our lives repurposing things that we or others have found to have outlived their use or potential. We recently repurposed some plants and woodchips. We can always repurpose old thoughts and dreams, updating them to use again.
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2019 10-01, 4358 - MUSHROOMS ON A MOSSY LOG – As the days become shorter the sun’s angle brings out the mossy greens on decaying logs. Add to this tiny world a patch of mushrooms, and an overlooked picture emerges. There is a lot of beauty in life often remains unseen.
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Mushrooms on a Mossy Log
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The Last to Change
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2019 09-30, 4357 - THE LAST TO CHANGE – The leaves are still green here on the mountainside. It seems as if we are the last to change each year. I am reminded of how people often resist the changes that are taking place around them. In the big picture I can look across the valley and see the color coming.
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2019 09-29, 4356 - INDICATIONS OF A LOT OF WINTER SNOW – I gazed in amazement at a hornets’ nest dangling from the top of the flagpole. An old wives’ tale says that the higher the nest, the more snow we will get. Is this true or is it an old paradigm that still influences us?
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Indications of a Lot of Winter Snow
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2019 09-28, 4355 -NATURE INVESTS IN THE COMING YEAR – Flowers and grass are going to seed, and acorns are dropping off the oak trees as Nature invests in the coming year. People stock up for the winter and hold thoughts of future goals. Hopefully the fruits of a harvest pay dividends in years to come.
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2019 09-27, 4354 -NEW DISCOVERIES IN THE FIELD – When my field mower went on the fritz after I had a part of the area cut and while it was being repaired, I explored the field and discovered some different wildflowers. I was reminded that there is always something new to find in the old view.
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New Discoveries in the Field
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Capturing the Images of Fall
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2019 09-26, 4353 - CAPTURING THE IMAGES OF FALL – With today’s phone cameras it is easy to instantly capture the images that one is experiencing. That is why I usually have of my Nikon with me, to be one with Nature. Now the many different images of fall give me inspiration.
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2019 09-25, 4352 - SUNRISE OVER THE LUPINE FIELD – Our game camera captures images that we would probably never see in person. One such picture was the sun coming up over the Lupine Field. To me it symbolizes our connection to all of nature and beyond.
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Sunrise Over the Lupine Field
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Bringing Smiles to the Neighborhood
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2019 09-24, 4351 - BRINGING SMILES TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD – I smile every time I pass by the road sign leading up the hill to the mountain. A neighbor decorates it for each season and now it has two fall figures. Acts of kindness can brighten up and even change a stranger’s life.
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2019 09-23, 4350 - COLOR COMING IN – Nature is filling in the blanks of color leading to a spectacular show that will take place over the next couple of weeks. There will be visitors to the mountains from all over the world. Many will find that Nature can change lives when they are aware of the beauty.
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Color Coming In
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A Late Splash of Blue
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2019 09-22, 4349 - A LATE SPLASH OF BLUE – As we transition to fall in the mountains, I am still greeted by late splashes of the blue blossoms of wild asters framed by ferns that have not yet turned brown. A splash of blue can change a mood for a moment, a day, or even a lifetime.
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2019 09-21, 4348 - REDISCOVERING A STONE WALL – The stonewalls on the mountain are a couple of hundred years old, built by the settlers when they cleared the land. Over the years many of the walls have disappeared into the woods. Rediscovering a stone wall is like rediscovering ourselves.
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Rediscovering a Stone Wall
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A Project Waiting
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2019 09-20, 4347 - A PROJECT WAITING – I have many projects waiting in various stages of completion: a book one quarter written, carpentry projects, and an old wagon in the corner of the orchard left there by a previous owner. I am grateful to have the opportunity when the time is right to bring it back to life.
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2019 09-19, 4346 - THE VEINS OF A LEAF – The yellow leaf caught my eye from a distance as the sun shined through it, revealing all its veins. I thought about the wiring of humans and then wondered about the belief that everything in the Cosmos is connected by energy. It is so simple and complex.
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The Veins of a Leaf
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Mowing Time
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2019 09-18, 4345 - MOWING TIME – Now that the wildflowers have mostly faded and the lupine seeds have dried, it is time to cut the fields to ready them for new growth in the spring. There is something cathartic about slowly traversing the fields. I feel that I am connected to the soul of the earth.
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2019 09-17, 4344 - QUIET MORNING – I love to find myself on a quiet morning standing at the top of the Lupine Field looking out at the mountains across the valley. The sounds of life below fade into the background of the sounds of nature. It is a place to contemplate life. My goal always is find the quiet.
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Quiet Morning
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Cloud Crystals
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2019 09-16, 4343 - CLOUD CRYSTALS – Every once in a while, I will notice colors in the clouds. I call them cloud crystals, created by the sun shining through frozen drops of water. Seeing them is a special treat, one that stays in gratitude long after I have discovered something else.
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2019 09-15, 4342 - HARVEST TIME – It is just about time to see if any of the apple trees growing in the orchard or on our lawn have fruit that can be used to make some pies. It is not just the harvest time that we appreciate, but the blossoms in the spring. It is a part of the journey of life that really matters.
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Harvest Time
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What I Did Last Summer
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2019 09-14, 4341 - WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER – I remember my grade school teacher asking me what I did over the summer. For many adults, the summer goes so fast that it is a blur. However, I like to play with my old tractor, and last summer we cleared a place near the woods to picnic.
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2019 09-13, 4340 - MEDITATION FOCUS POINTS – A lot of people enjoy focusing on a specific image when they meditate. It could be a religious belief, a real place in Nature, or just an imaginary spot one can return to when they want to relax. One example is an island on a lake in Maine on a foggy morning.
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Meditation Focus
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Last Wildflower Bouquet
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2019 09-12, 4339 - LAST WILDFLOWER BOUQUET OF THE SEASON – It won’t be long before the first frost of the season will end the beautiful run of wildflower bouquets. Many people will have missed seeing Nature’s show as they focus on other things. I choose to appreciate the bouquet of each day.
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