Tag Archives: Butterflies

Gift #1105: September Art Bead Challenge

Posted on September 28, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

This month is proving to be as busy and fleeting as I expected.  I can’t believe that September is almost gone!  We’re now officially into autumn, my favorite season.  My eyes are glued on the foliage – half hoping to … Continue reading →

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Gift #883: Butterfly Sighting

Posted on September 7, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s been slim pickens for butterfly viewing for most of the summer, so I was really happy to spot some a couple when we were out yesterday roaming around gardens. There’s a large park as part of the Art Museum … Continue reading →

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Gift #873: Krohn Conservatory

Posted on August 12, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

While in Cincinnati, my mom and I had an opportunity to visit Krohn Conservatory.  We had been here once before a couple of years ago and enjoyed their gardens.  It quickly became one of the most popular attractions in Cinci … Continue reading →

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Gift #424: August

Posted on August 24, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s time for a look at August in England, 1849, through the pen of Edith Holden.   As I’ve browsed through her books over the past few months in preparation for my blog post, I’ve noticed how oddly familiar her sketches … Continue reading →

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Gift #406: Swallowtails

Posted on August 4, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today I was able to go back to Eagle Creek and do some hiking around the lake and the bird reserve.  We had a chance of thunderstorms, but thankfully the afternoon was clear and sunny and perfect for being outdoors. … Continue reading →

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Gift #377: June

Posted on July 2, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

In all the excitement of the month of June, it swept right away, and I remembered that I had not done a posting of Edith Holden’s artwork for June.  So, today is actually June 31st ( a first, I believe) … Continue reading →

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Gift #324: Butterflies

Posted on April 29, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Yesterday I showed some pictures of the flowers in bloom at Indy’s Gardens.  Today we’ll look at flowers that fly – butterflies.  Every year from April to September, our conservatory overflows with lots of plants, ponds, and butterflies.  You can … Continue reading →

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Gift #323: Gardens

Posted on April 28, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today my family spent some time together at the White River Gardens, Conservatory, and Zoo.  We went to admire the butterflies who come to the conservatory each spring and summer.  And of course we wanted to stroll through the gardens … Continue reading →

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Gift #287: Flight of the Butterflies

Posted on March 16, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

While in Cincinnati, I had the wonderful privilege of watching the IMAX film, Flight of the Butterflies.  It chronicles the fantastic migration the monarch butterflies make across the continent, and tells the story of the man who traced their journeys.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #271: Yarrow waking up for spring

Posted on February 27, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today finds me near giddy with excitement because something green is poking its head above the earth.  Finally!!!!  Little green fronds of joy are unfurling into the sun of a coming spring.  After a long winter, they are finally coming … Continue reading →

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