Tag Archives: wildflowers

Gift #1164: Going on a Hike

“Let’s go on a hike” – these are some of the greatest words in the English language! An invitation to adventure, exploration, and beauty awaits!  One of the great pleasures of being in the Colorado mountains are the abundance of … Continue reading

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Gift #1160: Woodland Wildflowers

Way back in January I claimed a word for the year: wonder.  I had gotten to a point last year where the cares of life were taking over and wanted to reclaim some sacred space in my heart and life … Continue reading

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Gift #1134: Summer Days

Hello everyone.  I’ve been wanting to write a blog post for several days, but I have no idea what to write about.  Usually I have some topic in mind, or if not, then a set of pictures kindly presents itself … Continue reading

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Gift #1129: Wildflowers

There are few things in this world more enchanting to me than woodland wildflowers.  Ok, maybe pumpkins and moss…. it’s a toss-up with those three.  But wildflowers are right up on the top of the list, especially right now when … Continue reading

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Gift #1101: Mountain trecks through well worn paths

Hello again from the other side of many travels.  This is my first full week at home in several weeks and I’m still getting used to it.  While I adjust I’ve been spending lots of time looking through my photos … Continue reading

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Gift #1098: More Garden Delights

Since it’s summer time and the gardens are in high bloom, today we have more floral pictures.  I’m not particularly a fan of summer, so it’s main redeeming perk is that summer is filled with flowers and they are a … Continue reading

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Gift #1095: In bloom

In the last post, I showed you pictures of the Alpine Gardens at Vail.  Today, I’d like to highlight some of the individual plants.  I took lots of pictures and want to keep sharing them with you.  And it’s nice … Continue reading

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Gift #1006: Forest Wildflowers

For myself I hold no preferences among flowers, so long as they are wild, free, spontaneous ~Edward Abbey Flowers rewrite soil, water, and sunshine into petal’d poetry. ~Terri Guillemets, “The graceful and beauteous,” 1988 Flowers whisper “Beauty!” to the world, … Continue reading

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Gift #993: Earth Day

Happy Earth Day everyone!  I hope you all get a chance to roll in the grass, daydream with the clouds, revel in the blue sky, and hunt for wildflowers. May you enjoy all the blessings of God’s creation this weekend … Continue reading

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Gift #880: Raindrops

Let the rain kiss you.  Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops.  Let the rain sing you a lullaby.   – Langston Hughes Rain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth; without rain, there … Continue reading

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