Tag Archives: garden

Happy Humming

Posted on July 3, 2019 by

Some people hum when they are happy (like my Dad when he is sneaking snacks from the kitchen!) – and I am happy around wings that hum – like hummingbirds and hummingbird moths. While I was out taking pictures in … Continue reading →

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From Faded to Fluorescent

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

The American Painted Lady is a frequent visitor to the front yard butterfly bush. A bit more muted than most, this butterfly is often mistaken for a moth, especially with its furry body. One way to tell that it is … Continue reading →

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You Can Call Me Flower If You Want To

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

Yesterday was a dreary, drizzly kind of day, but in the late afternoon the clouds parted and the sun popped out in all its brilliance.  This pinkish-purple Peony looked so vibrant, still dripping with raindrops, that I had to grab … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Beauty

Posted on May 27, 2015 by

Is there anyone who isn’t captivated by butterflies? I was mesmerized as I watched this creature flit about the flowers in our front yard. The beauty of a butterfly stirs hope in me.  If God can turn a creepy caterpillar into … Continue reading →

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