• flowers,  insects,  Plants,  quotes

    Making History

    July 25, 2025

    I rode the red steed to Mugs for coffee this morning. Adrianna was my barista and an Old Town Mocha was my drink. Jeff, Curtis, Adrianna, Joan and myself each gave of our time to one another through our presence, conversation and laughter. I choose to believe we all made some difference in one another’s lives. 

    Pollen laden bee on a Black-eyed Susan

    One little person giving all of her time to peace makes news.
    Many people giving some of their time to peace can make history.

    from Peace Pilgrim

    Jeff and I rode by the CSU Flower Gardens on the way home. When I got home, I felt I did not stay long enough or walk around enough. I think I’ll return later this evening in an effort to make another small ripple. The bees were busy giving their time and making their small ripples in life, fulfilling their role in creation. I watched while they indulged in the process of pollination. And, later as I journaled on my porch, I shared the arm of my chair with a ladybug. We also gave of our time to one another. I wrote while they watched. Then, I watched two young squirrels chase one another around the tree. Again, we gave of our time to each other. I let them entertain me while they played. The bees, the ladybug and the squirrels live a life so much differently than our world of consumerism and scarcity. Their role in life is about making history. So, my prayer today is that more people give some of their time to peace, sending out small ripples, and making history rather than the news.

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  • flowers,  Plants

    The End is Near

    August 23, 2018
    Black-Eyed Susans
    Black-Eyed Susans

    Walking to the coffee shop I needed to take this image as it depicts the end of the summer and the beginning of fall. The seasons are a changing. Been thinking about planting, or I guess they call it spreading, of some wildflower seeds along the boundary between the ponds and the lawn at my condos. It seems to be a simple enough procedure adding some flowers to brighten up the area around my condo. I’ll let you know.

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  • flowers,  Plants/Nature

    I Love Photography

    July 1, 2010
    Black-eyed Susans

    Plain and simple. It has a grip on me. I want to work on creating images that move me and hopefully others, even if that’s only one other person. I find myself looking for images where ever I am: the grocery store, driving, walking, flying, and the list goes on. Everything has the potential to be a subject for me: the handle on a dresser, a lamp post, a sunrise or sunset, a rose, a portrait. They’re everywhere, all around us. It’s amazing how many times I have found myself going out the door of my apartment (or hotel room), camera over my shoulder, and not knowing where I’m headed. All I know is that somewhere in front of me is a photograph, one that I will enjoy in it’s creation. I love photography.

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  • Plants/Nature

    Stand Out in the Crowd

    July 3, 2009
    Coneflower

    I arrived home from a 3-day trip around midnight and have been sluggish most of the day. After a short night of rest I awoke to overcast skies, cool temperatures and early morning showers. My head was fuzzy, clouded with a dull ache. I had very little energy. I knew I needed to get up and move, so off to Blendon Woods Park I went. It was vital to get way from the noise of civilization and take in all that nature has to reenergize the soul. Going for a walk in a natural area without my camera would feel like I was naked, so with camera in hand I walked the trails. As I came around a small curve I noticed this scene pictured above.

    This coneflower was standing out in the crowd. This scene is an enjoyable piece of art where nature has placed this solitary cone flower among a group of Black-eyed Susan’s. Evening is now upon me and I do feel better. I recommend such a treatment for those who experience the doldrums: take a 1-3 mile walk, smell the flowers, listen to the birds, take your camera. Add a good nights sleep and you’ll feel like a new person, and stand out in the crowd.

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