sun fades
art on walls
and prints
on bookcases
in frames or
held in place
by some small
treasure
I take care
to preserve
yet also like
the thought
that in a way
each is then
unique to this
time and place
October 2019 and April 2015
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sunrise
green leaves and wind
summer to fall
August plants and flowers discover a new home in our yard. Grateful to see goldenrod and new thistle plants. Last year, there were many bees when the goldenrod bloomed.
A few years ago, Karl removed the invasive garlic mustard plants. The Garlic mustard page has more information, at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Some new space was created.
We appreciate the variety of gardens we see in the area, including formal gardens, a few plants by a door, and wildflowers. I learn a little more each year, from the gardens here and blog posts. As I write, I think about holiday lights – the many ways people decorate. A grand display, and then something simple. All works together. The beauty of today, and every month and season.
window by my desk
frames the view near and far
light, trees, birds, sky
weather and seasons
three windows
in my small study
how the light falls
on wood, art, walls
Fall leaves and plants
and some snow
Winter gardens
What is a life lesson you feel everyone can benefit from learning?
This is the day which the LORD hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118: 24
reading from books
with well-earned wisdom
light on evergreens
I have mentioned Madeleine L’Engle and Luci Shaw. They wrote a book together called Friends for the Journey: Two extraordinary women celebrate friendships made and sustained through the seasons of life (copyright 1997 by the two authors; Servant Publications, Ann Arbor, Michigan). I saw on Amazon that there is a 2003 paperback version from Regent College Publishing, and I ordered a used copy. I love seeing the growth and history of a favorite book.
Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin 