2029. realization

 

as i walked along

i stopped at the perfect spot

where it became clear 🦊❤️

Last night as I walked along a Philly sidewalk, I unexpectedly walked into a box in which I felt comfortable standing.  🦊❤️ 

2028. an end and a beginning

 

it’s commencement day

four years of college over

time to start what’s next 🦊❤️

Today is commencement day at the college that I live next  to.  Lots of proud families gathering to celebrate the beginning of the next chapter. As I walked through the campus I could not help but reflect on my own college days at Pitt and Penn State. I had to chuckle because I still have the recurrent dream where it’s finals week and I have not been to any of the classes…. Lol. 🦊❤️

2027. you’re on your own baby!

 

in a field of green

a pond slider lays its eggs

then goes on her way 🦊❤️

Today I saw a Pond Slider Turtle laying its eggs in a grassy field. After laying the eggs the turtle leaves the eggs and never returns. If the eggs hatch, the babies are totally on their own to make their way into the world. As I looked at the large mother turtle I was struck with just what a courageous and miraculous journey of survival she has made on her own. 🦊❤️

2026. exhausted

 

in a clover bed

exhausted dandelions

soon will bend and sleep 🦊❤️

Today as we walked our morning stroll, stems of  once bright dandelions stood tall having done their cycle of life, now ready to go to sleep. 🦊❤️

2025. take a second look

 

the perfect hider

invisible to most eyes

except those that see 🦊❤️

This creature is called a Rough Prominent. As I passed by a stucco wall what appeared to be a leaf caught my eye. I took a closer look and lo and behold what a wonderful surprise. 🦊❤️

2024. magic mushroom

 

one would almost think

that a skilled artist carved this

abstract mushroom 🦊❤️

When I see the art that is created by nature, my mind fills with inspiration to explore new creative projects. 🦊❤️

2023. family matters

 

standing face to face

canadian geese discuss

where to lay the eggs 🦊❤️

It’s that time of the year that Canadian Geese couples build their nests and lay eggs. As we walk along we see all of the various couples here and there preparing for new additions to their families. 🦊❤️