Friday turned out much nicer than expected—all afternoon was clear skies and bright light. But it’s still rather cool. (As I write this post this morning, it’s 7° outside.) As I left for the dog walk yesterday morning, a brilliantly bright, shimmering scarlet Hummingbird came to drink and bathe in my fountain. Little things like the Hummingbird and the Groundcones enrich my life.
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Lucky me! I got involved with my high school grad class as a volunteer when we decided to start having reunions, and as part of my work for them, I built a spreadsheet of contact information. Yesterday morning I remembered my work and opened the spreadsheet and found the contact information of my high school friend who recently proposed getting together on a note on my blog. So, I wrote him a card after my dog walk.
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We went on two long walks yesterday and it was blissful. I felt so, so incredibly happy during my walks, and grateful for Sheba for imposing the twice-daily walking routine. I find so many things interesting and, even more importantly, beautiful. Nature is my church. Here are some phots of yesterday’s afternoon walkabout.
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All through the forest, the moss pillows rocks and wood. |
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The way the moss lines the paths makes the paths absolutely beautiful. |
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These are tiny blue flowers that carpet an open glade in the forest not too far from my house. |
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Every time the trail opens into an open glade, my heart soars. |
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Some Oregon Grape leaves are shiny and scarlet. |
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(Above and below) Vanilla Leaves make a soft gentle sculptural form along the paths. They grow in great abundance. |
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I love Ferns and all the new fronds are emerging. |
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Nettles are everywhere and so are collectors. |
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Oregon Grape blossoms. |
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Wild Blackberry vines are blooming. |
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Little Daisies are absolutely everywhere. |
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I don't know what this is. It's about 1.5 meters high and gorgeous. Below is a look at the rigid stems. |
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These little purple flowers (above and below) are so, so pretty. |
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