The Young Family

Sweet Reminder

Just a little sweet reminder that Spring is on its way!

Theory in Action

Ever since I was a little girl I was entralled with experiential learning. I remember hearing the information about where milk comes from but until I went to a farm and actually *saw* the milk coming *from* cows it just didn't make sense to me. Maybe I like to see the proof of what I'm told is true...

Another of those examples, where I become intrigued with the reality of what I was taught to believe is true, is about flowers and pollen. I heard, learned and "know" that birds, bees, insects and any other small critters transport pollen from flower to flower in order to fertilize them but until I truly witness it with my own eyes the notion seems like just a lofty ideal.

But it's true! This little green bug was calmly travelling from day lily to day lily as I snapped his picture. He didn't mind me and just kept going along with his business. I figured he was drinking nectar from the heart of the flowers but until I uploaded the photos and looked closely I didn't see that he served another purpose.

If you click on the photo you can see more clearly the pollen stuck to his antennae that he takes with him to other flowers.

Wordless Wednesday

Natural Health

I think gazing at this lovely arrangement of flowers is similar to gazing at a fish tank full of fish -- it lowers my blood pressure!

The Charm of Simplicity

I've returned to exploring my suburban backyard. These delicate little flowers are back in force. (I need to learn the names of the things I see!) Each flower is only about the size of a pea.

I love getting down on the ground to see them up close and to see the world from their perspective. Each tiny bloom looks so sweet to me. They have soft blue and pink coloring and could easily be overlooked if only viewed from afar.

Close up though, each flower takes on its own space and unique place in the universe. Each flower is no more or no less allowed to fill and participate in that unique space than any other flower. The petite blossoms simply are...

City Oasis Meadow Flowers

I have an urban oasis city park called, "Forest Hill Park" located about a mile away from where I live. This park was given to the city by John D. Rockefeller many years ago and at that time it was stipulated that the park always remain as such. I've been walking the paths in the park for years but last year I found a dirt trail path hidden in the woods.

When I walk the dirt path there is a ravine and a brook at the bottom. There are water falls and hidden corners. When I am immersed in the woods I can not hear any of the street noises that are invariably still going on around me. It takes me about an hour (at a fast pace!) to walk the entire trail. It is amazing to me that this slice of quiet nature is tucked within the bustling suburb/city.

Luminous Lupines

Spring Aspirations

[Original Posting Date: Monday, March 17, 2008]

Well, I've been a bit lost in the haze of a lingering winter but this week is the Spring Equinox so I know that new and fresh flowers are headed my way very soon! I look forward to new blooms to inspire more feminine creativity and more designs to add to the sites. And, of course wedding season is fast approaching....