I open the window in the back of the house most mornings. There isn’t really any world shaking reason for this. It just lets fresh air in and our old cat likes to sit on the windowsill and chat to birds that sit sunrise waiting in the pecan tree…

Last night, the neighbors quietly showing the bunny to their two children-they plant the berries specifically so their children get to see the bunnies in the garden.

Not all roses are the same. This one, this beauty, shines in hues or red, orange, and yellow as the sun shines upon it this morning.

Strange and wonderfully weird thing I learned today: if a baby opossum falls off its mother’s back, it makes a sneezing sound to get her attention.

After Friday’s rain, this morning’s nature walk sounded more lively than usual. Some may be the season? It was mainly more bird chatter than usual. Spotted three nests: one mockingbird in the corner holly(it’s grown huge this last year and the nesting spot is close to 12-14 feet off the ground) plus two finch nests(one in each Boston fern at the outdoor dining porch).

In gratitude 

“It is time for a return to childhood, to simplicity, to running and climbing and laughing in the sunshine, to experiencing happiness instead of being trained for a lifetime of pursuing happiness. It is time to let children be children again.” ― L.R.Knost

There was yet another school shooting yesterday in Texas-an elementary school this time. Fatalities close to twenty lives so far, many of them children. So needless that this happens ever, here or in any country.

I never knew when we purchased these chimes four years ago, how its Amazing Grace tones could sound like a steady lullaby during harsh storms.

“Your child will learn a lot from having natural, first-hand experiences with the people and things in your home.“. -Sonya Shafer

Hydrangeas-added PlantTone to bases since the clouds look like rain is comin…

Today, I will remember to be brave, even if just for today. If God has called me to this, the least I could do is show up.

The catkins pollen encircles the base of the pecan tree at the edge of the cut flower garden this week. Hoping this is a sign of an abundant pecan crop this autumn.