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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Dam flowing at Mammoth Spring State Park in Mammoth, Arkansas. Valves along the bridge that control the gates to the dam. View of dam from the old power station alongside it. View of dam and power station museum from the park. Thoughtfully placed hooks on the backside of a sign at the beach at the
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Greer Spring Mill near Alton, Missouri. This final version has been restored. The original was built in 1860. A view of the back of the three story mill from a hiking trail that heads to a spring that powers it. Greer Spring still flowing hard after so many years. (See link in article to view
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A moss tree skirt and some wild vines. Moss forming on the end of a log. A moss tree skirt and moss following along the exposed roots. This could be moss, lichen or a combination. A rare peek at the underside of moss (I found it this way. I’m not a moss killer). Mossy natural
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A sunny break in the cold got us out and about in the direction of West Plains, Missouri. In a quick stop by the old town square, we perused a used bookstore called Book Nook , with an enormous collection of mostly paperbacks and then grabbed fresh, brewed coffee at 10 / 40 Coffee. We headed
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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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Twin Bridge over the North Fork River in Missouri. Alternate view of the Twin Bridge over the North Fork River. The North Fork River in May. Same area of the North Fork River in January. Twin Bridges canoe rental and restaurant sits at the junction of Highways 14 & 181 in West Plains, Missouri. A
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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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The famous Baker Creek Seed Store. Inside the Baker Creek Seed Store. The barren garden in winter, at the heart of the village. Greenhouses at Baker Creek. A music venue in the pioneer village. A windmill and antique car at one of the village buildings. A gift shop in the Bakersville. A pretty house overlooking
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Austin Lake welcome sign. Walking path around lake. Cows in the distance from the lakeside path. A view of the lake from the foot path. Tree line along back of lake. A spot of color in late fall on back side of lake. A trail leading into a forest along the lake. Blue and red
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