Leaves unfolding: just one more beautiful mystery of Spring. The Hosta plants this week are experts at this biological origami!
A bit of rain this morning and I noticed how preoccupied I was—coffee, family, news, aches, plans, piles of stuff, etc.—when suddenly I looked up from this damned screen to…
As we here in the North continue to tilt toward the sun, greenness happens! If you’ve been outside this week, you’ll know how quickly it is happening. If you’ve not…
There were few Red Oaks in Central Vermont when we moved here 40 years ago. They are now a prominent part of the forest in many areas—mostly spread by squirrels,…
The world often delights me, and often unexpectedly so. A short walk in the woods or a meadow or even along a country road is for me often akin to…
My only regret about this post is that I cannot include the heavenly scent these blossoms have. Imagine! Of course we can enjoy the equally beautiful sight they are. Hopefully…
Spring has been long and lovely coming this year and luxuriously slow in its progress. Even I complained once or twice about how cold and rainy it has been, but I’ve…
Still Learning To See 