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“Blessed Three”
“Meek and Lowly, Pure and Holly; Chief among the ‘blessed three’ Turning Sadness into Gladness”
Days of the Week
It’s springtime and this past week, pristine flowers of different shades of mauve and purple bloomed in my garden. I have dedicated each portrait to a day of the week, as every day is a chance to start afresh! Take a moment to appreciate these beauties of nature, enjoy and share! For any day ofContinueContinue reading “Days of the Week”
Blend of Natural and Artificial
Texture and Pattern: mix of natural shadow patterns with beautiful flower Rangoli Rangoli, outside the main entrance at a cultural event in Bangalore, India To learn more about Rangoli: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/04/style/rangoli-art-diwali.html
Rocky by the Sea
It’s springtime and warming up. Nature’s greenery is back and there are beautiful and gorgeous blossoms all around. As we enjoy this warm weather, we are also looking forward to something else. It’s Rocky’s birthday! He turns one year old this week! Yay! In celebration we headed out to the beach yesterday. Nonetheless we wereContinueContinue reading “Rocky by the Sea”
Flowers of Spring
“God make my life a little flower, That giveth joy to all, Content to bloom in native bower, Although the place be small” Primrose
Sunset
Bottomless Lakes State Park, New Mexico ” For tomorrow and its needs, I do not pray, But keep me guide me love me Lord, just for today”
Business in the Snow
It’s been a few weeks since I last wrote about Rocky. Well, snowy winter is still on and we have to be careful with the roads and black ice. To Rocky’s dismay some days we have to miss our daily walks too! In the meanwhile, Rocky continues to love the fluffy white stuff and gazesContinueContinue reading “Business in the Snow”
American Mink
This cat-sized member of the Mustelidae family, also includes weasels, otters and skunks. It walked away on the snow in my backyard. Looked awesome and I would hate to capture it for it’s lovely fur that’s so much in demand!
Story of the red Amaryllis Bulb
Last year I got a huge amaryllis bulb that came with a shiny red tin pot from Home Depot. I have never grown a plant from boxed instructions before. Well, there was nothing much to follow but dehydrate the peat and transfer it to the red pot. The final step was to cover the bulbContinueContinue reading “Story of the red Amaryllis Bulb”
Blowing Snow-Winter 2022
Bluebird Visit on Valentine’s Day
Looking around Bright Blue against the Snow White BackgroundFlying awayVanishing in the Backdrop A bluebird visited my backyard yet again during winter right on Valentine’s Day. You cannot miss the vivid, deep blue plume above and rusty red color on the throat and breast against the white background of fresh snow from the previous night.ContinueContinue reading “Bluebird Visit on Valentine’s Day”
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