Last weekend older son and I drove over to Grand Rapids and met up with younger son, his wife, and my grandbaby at Blandford Nature Center to walk the trails and to visit the farm part of the property to see the goats and chickens and to check out the large community garden the place…
Category: trees
dVerse — MTB — The Lorax* Reboot
We stand, singly or in groups, quiet but for when wind stirs us; ask nothing but that you breathe. We give shade to all but clouds, sip from aquifers and riverbeds, dialogue with fungi mat friends. We offer shelter to the feathered, furred, clawed, mirror-ball-eyed insects, reptiles; to share space. Let me repeat, we ask…
The Strangest Trees Grow… building narratives with trees.
Facebook is so often a waste of time, but sometimes it comes through with a gem. I found this share at Big Trees Michigan page. The Strangest Trees Grow in East Hampton: At the Folly Tree Arboretum, a natural museum curated by an artist with a historian’s eye, every oak, magnolia and sycamore has its…
Tanka Tuesday 327 — Oak tree (tanka)
My scarred, hale trunk stands, welcomes weary wanderers; grounded through seasons witness; keeper of stories each ring sings a world. Oak — The Stabilizer birthday between June 10 – July 7 Those born under the Celtic tree astrology sign of the Oak have a special gift of strength. They are protective people and often become…
The Unicorn Challenge 0616 — They Feel What We Feel!
© Ayr/Gray Straightjacket buckled and secured, two orderlies lead Harold to the ambulance. “I’m telling the truth! Why won’t you listen! They feel what we feel!” Harold’s mother stands at the top of the porch, her arms crossed, grim downturned mouth, and a deep furrow of worry at her brow. “Please fix my boy,” she…
Snow in May
I am expecting rain today; looking out, I see cottonwood snow.
Doodads — walk around yard 050523
Today the sliders and a window are open and it’s 70+ F in the house. The sun has been shining all day. Glory be! I took a quick stroll around the yard and also had a mini-adventure. CLICK ON CAPTIONS TO SEE LARGER IMAGES
Tao Talk 