A double rainbow over hay bales: a sign of hope in the future. A baby rabbit: a sign of new life. Slow, deer crossing: more babies for the future. Frog: a sign of a robust ecology. MoDOT (Missouri Department of Transporation). I did not take this photo, but I liked it. A rather large groundhog: […]
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A neighbor’s free range bird. One of many farms on a ride home. Grass fed gifts that were as unexpected as they were appreciated. An outdoor theater with a view. Cattle enjoying fresh grass. A tiny chapel that hosts weddings and Bible studies. A tractor demolition derby. An inspirational message encouraging sharing. A local tractor
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TIny, bright and upright wood sorrel. Eastern Redbud tree. Local sites abound with Redbud jelly recipes using the deep, pink leaves. Locals know that when hunting the rare and coveted morel mushroom, may apples are often tight friends with the fungi. Dogwood tree in bloom. This well camouflaged frog froze in place, hiding underwater, when
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The entrance to Mother’s Garden in Lebanon, Missouri. A wood structure with a statue of Jesus in the park. The roadside garden in January. A statue of the Virgin Mary in the park. One of two wooden bridges over the creek in the park. A statue of Jesus and a plaque with The Lord’s Prayer.
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What a year 2022 was, so much change. Some growth was painful, some was just work, but looking back, it was all worth it. As I savor the last of an imperfect, yet amazing holiday season, I look back over the last few weeks with gratitude. I’ve never been great at slowing down, I go
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Kittens climbing up my muck boot at a farm. Tomato pie assembled and oven ready. Tomato pie finished. Sunset at a friend’s house. Guinea fowl roosting. Previous Next Every time antivirus ads pop up while I’m working on the computer, I “accept risk.” I don’t really think about it. Some part of me always gets
I have always been a busy person, in my days and in my head. I work, I cook, I clean. And I have always had a list that I never finish. That’s a safe statement for absolutes. Do I have anxiety? I prefer to see myself as overly ambitious. But, it would be nice to
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The best trips are often the least planned. As I spend more time venturing out to neighboring towns, often on an errand, I make notes of places I want to further explore on a return trip. At least in the Ozarks, there’s a pattern of each little town having a square and certain businesses being
Holidays changed over the last year – a lot. Religious holidays changed in that as I lost traditional community in church, I found my spiritual time in other places. Before the advent of Covid, I had already been frequenting nature more than church during late Sunday mornings, but that’s another post for another time. My
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