Thistle 8/31/24

This is another simple story about a plant I admire and find beautiful. Here grows a thicket of blooms beside the barn that I pass each day as I head toward Luna’s paddock. My lineage is Irish, Scottish and English. The emblem of Scotland is one I have always found enchanting. The thistle represents overcoming … Continue reading Thistle 8/31/24

SUMMER SOLSTICE   6/20/24

We are celebrating the turning of the sun under another heat dome. Rather than succumb to lethargy, I decided to get up and capture some of the early morning light. So, today will be all about pictures, not a story. Scotch Pine babies discovered as I was practicing with my walking sticks. Choke Cherry tree … Continue reading SUMMER SOLSTICE   6/20/24