A quinceañera photo shoot on a beautiful rose garden day children gather to watch. Overheard, “Do you see the princess?” “May we say hello to the princess?” Children kept at bay, eyes fixed on the beauty, until …. “Aren’t we lucky we saw a princess today?”
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Chicago Botanic Garden (Haiku) part one
The August lushness on a perfect summer day beauty surrounds me
Empty nest
Mama gone babies grown and flown only the nest remains.
Thankful it’s August
Do you love August? You’re not the only turkey who’s feeling thankful!
Butterfly Duet – Haiku
Butterfly duet flying, floating, dancing they land then off they go
Charlie – six months of fun
Charlie at six months In the months we’ve had Charlie he has filled my heart on a continuous basis. A few examples of ways he spreads joy: Watching him run and romp with his canine friends – full of joy and endless energy. Complete strangers turn to jello in his presence. Just the other day,Continue reading “Charlie – six months of fun”
Beauty in Nature
August in the Rocky Mountains is a wonderful time to explore. Many flowers are in full bloom, their vibrant colors putting on a show. Even the deer are impressed.
Morning
Outside my window morning glories climb and bloom faces to the sun.
Magical skies
Eyes flicker open Will the morning colors be putting on a show? All day I glance skyward at the wisps at the billowing puffs at the myriad of shapes always putting on a show. Setting my imagination free. And then, evening colors. Will they bring another dazzling display?
Brainard Lake at Sunset
As the weekend winds down, those of us who want to squeeze the last drops of fun from it enjoy the sunset as we look for moose. Tonight there were none, but the magnificent sky, wildflowers, and a lone duck in the lake were enough.
Laura Roettiger Books 