Seasonal vibrance The air is becoming cool and crisp. Doorsteps, lampposts, and mailboxes are adorned with cornstalks, gourds, pumpkins, and cornucopias - signifying the plentiful harvest and the generous feasts to come. Changing trees create an inviting atomsphere and embody the obvious transition from the warm summer days to the cozy fireside evenings of winter.... Continue Reading →
Serenity Later The hour is not too late to set aside the busyness and business of the day. But delay no longer to nurture a growing calmness within yourself - become a reflection of the tranquility and peace of nature's beauty that surrounds you. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
You'd left us too soon, still having so much more to impart To teach us To guide us To share with us To embrace us To comfort us To provide for us Always cherishing Her parents and her siblings Her nieces and nephews Her husband and her babiesEven in the final hours of perishing Afraid... Continue Reading →
Elegant zinnia Between the daily visits from woodchucks, rabbits, and deer it's a wonder that any plant from our garden with a mature height of six feet or less manages to survive. But zinnia flowers thrive and are resilient in the face of these adversities. This must be why many cultures see the zinnia as... Continue Reading →
Dahlia Clarion The nearly black foliage and rounded lemon yellow petals of this dahlia species make for a passing resemblance of its little pollinator friend. With a blooming season that lasts from mid-summer until the first frosts, this bitty bee has plenty of time to collect pollen and nectar ahead of winter. But you can... Continue Reading →
Is there any other flower's fragrance that evokes a stronger memory of pleasant, leisurely seashore walks on a warm summer afternoon in New England? Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Sometimes we feel that we stand alone. It's our nature to experience moments of seclusion, where we believe we are facing the world entirely by ourselves. While these times of solitude may lead to meaningful personal growth and self-discovery, it's important to recognize that we are never truly alone. There are always others around us... Continue Reading →
This daylily is so named because it resembles a star of gold. The blossoms arrive for a day and then fade away. Fortunately, each plant produces several flower buds that mature at different times making it possible to enjoy these lovely blossoms over the course of several weeks. Perhaps a more fitting name for the... Continue Reading →
Many have wasted lives and lifetimes on the quest for the fountain of youth. No such chase ever appealed to me; it seemed like such a foolish undertaking. However, as happenstance would have it, my journeys led me to stumble upon this enchanting pond of velvety, shimmering cocoa. What a delectable spectacle for my eyes... Continue Reading →
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