Pikes Peak

Pikes Peak
"Spacious Skies"

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Southern Ladies love a "Pretty Boy"

A bird's eye view of Pretty Boy

Granny McArthur "Passing the Torch"





Family tradition of gardening pass from Granny McArthur to her daughter, Mary Hillhouse.  I am the generation who has not picked up the torch like I should to continue the flower garden of memories.  It is something I must and will do.

Hillhouse Memories with Flowers





Mother Mary's garden has memories of love ones who gave her seeds and cuttings through the last 40 years to plant in her garden.  A stroll through her garden tells many stories of dear departed friends and family members.  Flowers are a symbol of love.

Southern Lady's Yellow Roses


My favorite flower is yellow roses.  I have always included yellow roses for special occasions in my life.  My wedding, the birth of my son, Mother's Day, birthdays, etc.  Mother Mary's yellow rose bush was in full bloom during Memorial Weekend.

Mother Mary's Flowers




Mary's Flowers is located in Columbus Georgia.  Her yard is full of plants and flowers that people have given her over the years including me. 

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Marsh Wild Flowers



Flocks of White Storks Early Spring


When I saw the flock of white birds swimming in Lake Griffin, I wasn't sure what they were.  They turned out to be white storks with black tip wings.  I followed them around the entire lake trying to get a close up range.  They were beautiful when they spread their wide wings and took flight.  The birds were migrating and Lake Griffin was a stopping point for their journey.

Sunset View from My Window



Trees "that look at God all day"



    TREES
THINK that I shall never see
      A poem lovely as a tree.
      A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
      Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
      A tree that looks at God all day,
      And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
      A tree that may in Summer wear
      A nest of robins in her hair;
      Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
      Who intimately lives with rain.
      Poems are made by fools like me,
      But only God can make a tree.
      by: Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918)

Lake Griffin Florida


First weekend in March at Lake Griffin on a Ladies Retreat.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Nature's Contrast - Early Spring in Florida while Snow falls in Minnesota


These photos were taken within three days of each other.  A cold wintry day in Minnesota as Azaleas are blooming in North Florida.

Snow, Ice and Frozen Lake time for fishing huts!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Bees in Early Spring



Today feels like the first day of  spring.  Literary thousands of birds have descended on the trees in the neighborhood, the flowers are starting to bloom and the bees are busy.  Yes folks, it is the season for the birds and the bees

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Cloud of angels circling the Earth


At sunrise, the rays were hitting the side of the mountain. There was a pillar crown of clouds on top and luminous Angels circling the mountain. A glorious morning to behold.

Angel Wings or a Spirit Apparition at Lake Granby


The clouds were shaped like angel wings descending down to earth and took flight across the lake.