I visited one of my favorite trees the other day. This majestic white willow at Cherokee Marsh has to be at least 150 years old. Older living things have much wisdom. Are we smart enough to “listen” to what they’re telling us?
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Looking for sunshine
When dark clouds are overhead, look for the rays of sunshine. The sun is shining somewhere, even if you don’t see it.
Bleeding hearts
The bleeding hearts in my yard carry a lot of symbolism for me this year, for a few reasons. They’ve lasted longer than expected this spring, which is fittingly symbolic as well. Hoping for brighter days ahead as these blossoms fade for the season.
View more →Spring beginnings
I don’t know about anyone else, but I sure could use a new beginning. Today’s weather in Madison was beautifully fitting for the first day of spring. When I came across these snowdrops, I saw them as nature’s hopeful promise of new beginnings to come.
View more →On the bright side
With bitter cold temps in Madison lately, I’ve been savoring those few extra minutes of sunshine we’re getting (almost two more minutes each day now). Something positive to think about.
Waiting for a strong wind
When I came across this oak leaf trapped in a large grate, it resonated with how I’ve been feeling lately. Like this leaf, sometimes I think many of us just need a strong wind to lift us up a bit, so we can carry on our way. May you find that strong wind when you need it.
Hoping for the best
Like the milkweed plant creating its seeds, we can spend a lot of energy molding and creating our future plans. Eventually though, we need to sit back, let the wind carry them where it will, and hope for the best.
A proverbial busy bee
At Olbrich Botanical Gardens the other day, I followed this bee around for quite a while, as she scurried from flower to flower, circling each one, and sometimes digging deep to gather the flower’s nectar. I got to thinking… there’s a lesson here. If you can’t find what nourishes you, keep trying, dig deeper if you have to. Eventually you’ll find it.
View more →A perfect summer day
I took advantage of yesterday’s perfect summer weather to go on a long bike ride through the city. If only we could store beautiful days like that and bring them out when needed. How good would it be to experience a perfect summer day deep in the middle of winter? At least we’ll still have our memories to ponder, and photos to gaze at.
View more →An oak’s memories
I love looking at large, old trees. This beautiful oak tree in Vilas Park has to be 150-200 years old. When I see trees like this, I imagine scenes from days-gone-by the tree was a part of, and the memories it might have. If only it could speak…