Tag Archives: beauty

Oh For A Zillion Zinnias!

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

Oh for a zillion zinnias! These brilliant bursts of color brighten the summer season with their beauty -and also with the beauty they bring! As I stood outside with my camera, several butterflies stopped by to sip of their sweetness. … Continue reading →

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Nutty Buddies

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

The Brown-headed Nuthatch is by far the friendliest bird in my backyard. This cheerful chirper is highly inquisitive and not the least bit shy. He loves peanuts and Bark Butter, with the remnants of the latter clearly seen around his … Continue reading →

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Another Peanut Packer

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

Typically, when I post about a backyard peanut packer, it’s the Blue Jay who has the starring role…like this fellow… But the Jays aren’t the only one with a preference for Planters.  Chipmunks are also nut lovers and will sit … Continue reading →

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Red, White, and…Black

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Typically, a Memorial Day post would feature red, white and blue and be about defending our freedom (and I am truly grateful for the freedoms I have and those who have defended them!) but in my backyard, Memorial Day features … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Lunch On The Lilies

Posted on May 26, 2018 by

Whereas our backyard is overflowing with bird feeders, our front yard is filled with flowers – with Lilies being the beauties that are currently blossoming. This morning, I went out and snapped a few photos while the raindrops from last … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Lizard

Posted on May 24, 2018 by

A lovely little lizard has been lounging on my front porch pillar lately. She, whom I have taken to calling Lola, is a creature of gorgeous glowing green, with some cool aquatic colors around her eye. I’m not sure how … Continue reading →

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A Cause for Celebration

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

Yesterday, was a day of celebration in our home.  Our daughter graduated from Berry College with a dual major in English Literature and Spanish, and with a love for learning (and for God) that has her heading to seminary in … Continue reading →

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