Tag Archives: Eagle Creek

Gift #1140: Autumn Finery

Posted on November 19, 2018 by ordinarymiracletoday

We were blessed with a late fall that lingered with golden beauty until last Saturday, when a freeze and winds dropped 90% of the leaves overnight.  I’m still bitter about it.  I want to rewind and do October over.  And … Continue reading →

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Gift #1104: Walk through late summer

Posted on September 4, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s been a long, difficult week for sure.  And after a week like that there’s only two things to do:  cover the situation in prayer and head for the woods.  Time in the forest is one of the most rejuvenating … Continue reading →

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Gift #912: Autumn afternoons

Posted on November 8, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Autumn is in its final stages now.  All the trees in the forest behind the house have shed their leaves in a shower of yellow gold.  And now it seems so bare and sad.  I’m not ready for the leaves … Continue reading →

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Gift #905: Lake Views

Posted on October 21, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

“It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory than in life. The rich colours of grass and earth were intensified by the mellow light of a sun almost warm enough for spring…”  -P.D. … Continue reading →

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Gift #900: Yellow woodland bough

Posted on October 12, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

The summer-flower has run to seed, And yellow is in the woodland bough; And every leaf of bush and weed Is tipt with autumn’s pencil now” – John Clare A walk in the woods at Eagle Creek this weekend proved … Continue reading →

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Gift #860: Forest gems

Posted on July 12, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Confession:  I suffer from horrible post-vacation depression.  Even if it’s just a quick weekend getaway, I still feel sad come Monday when it’s all over.  So after spending many days in Denver, it’s really, really hard coming back to reality.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #806: Spring walk in the woods

Posted on April 13, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Yesterday I went on my first official spring hike of the season!  We finally had a weekend that was sunny and moderate temperatures, so I packed a lunch, put on my walking shoes, and headed out with my mom to … Continue reading →

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Gift #790: Bird Feeder Gourmand

Posted on March 11, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today’s feature is on a common, but confounding visitor of the bird feeder.  I spied one while watching birds at Eagle Creek and was able to get some rare shots for the bird aficionados.  Observe below the furry bird. Those … Continue reading →

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Gift #712: Sanctuaries of the heart

Posted on October 21, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Everyone needs sanctuaries – a place to find refuge from the grind of daily life, a place of worship, and rejuvenation.  A safe and healing place.  For some, this place can be found in a physical location, for others it … Continue reading →

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Gift #706: Feathers and Leaves

Posted on October 13, 2014 by ordinarymiracletoday

Whirling and twirling in the wind You can’t tell where a leaf ends and a bird begins Flying high, is that a wing beating, A feather falling, or a moment fleeting? Too fast to see, I cannot tell Perhaps it’s … Continue reading →

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