• fall season,  leaves,  Plants,  quotes

    I believe this…

    November 2, 2026

    The miracle is that we are here at all.
    Life itself is our greatest wonder.
    To simply BE is all inspiring.
    I believe this.

    Richard Wagamese

    It has been overcast, windy, and cold all day. And for me I can’t seem to warm up. I made it to the coffee shop then had a zoom meeting before meeting Duane for lunch today. So, I’ve been busy. I took this image of the grove of trees yesterday and thought I’d post it since I’ve not pressed the shutter button yet today. This morning Daisy presented my mocha latte with a perfect shaped heart. 🩵 Her latte heart reaffirmed my belief that life is a miracle! However, I am realistic enough to know that is not true for everyone in this world. So I vote with the desire to make the world a better place to live in, that love replaces hate and violence, that our political system return to its original goal of serving the people (and not just the wealthy), and that there be a change of heart in the people of this country and world. This is also my prayer!! I hope you are having a good Monday!!

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  • Ai enhanced,  fall season,  leaves,  Plants

    The Power of Unity

    October 29, 2026

    “The trees act not as individuals, but somehow as a collective. Exactly how they do this, we don’t yet know. But what we see is the power of unity. What happens to one happens to us all. We can starve together or feast together.”

    Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

    When I left the coffee shop this morning I was fascinated with the fallen leaves along Howes Street. I may have looked a bit strange walking among them looking for colors, patterns, and shapes, camera in hand snapping an image here and there. Also, stooping once in a while to get a closer look. I look at all those leaves that are individually unique, yet in unity they make for a colorful fall collage. And as a special touch nature adds a few drops of moisture from the night’s frost. We are a few degrees cooler than yesterday but still blessed with blue skies and sunshine this afternoon. Another beautiful fall day to enjoy. I hope you are also!

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  • clouds,  fall season,  landscape,  natural areas,  Pineridge Natural Area

    A Beautiful Fall Day

    October 28, 2026

    It has been a lovely day here in Colorado. A few clouds this morning gave way to blue skies and sunshine. I finally have my front door installation finished. When ordering the door they cut the deadbolt hole too small and the installer was afraid they were going to need to reorder the door. However they came up with an idea and tried a new gadget that worked. All is good now. Restless, I drove to the natural area this afternoon and spent some time journaling. I took a refreshing walk around and took a few images of the fall colors. Hoping you are enjoying your fall day!

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  • fall season,  leaves,  nature,  Plants,  quotes

    To be alive…

    October 23, 2026

    “There are only two kinds of people in the world. Those who are alive and those who are afraid.”

    Rachel Naomi Remen

    Interesting how two maple trees about 50 feet apart can have such different fall colors. The maple tree in the building next to me has red leaves but almost all of them are fringed in brown. I assume due to the drought conditions. While the tree next to my mailbox has rich red colored leaves and almost no brown fringe. I will never understand nature but then that’s the mystery of nature. May I just be alive to her mystery. It is a beautiful day here in Colorado, blue sky and sunshine. However, colder weather is expected over the next few days. Enjoy your weekend!

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  • fall season,  leaves,  Plants

    A Lovely Day

    October 20, 2026

    It has been an amazing Indian Summer day here. After my ride to the coffee shop I have been enjoying the weather outside. White clouds drift by against the blue sky. Two squirrels chase one another around the ash tree. A breeze comes lightly through making its lovely music and beckoning the leaves to let go and freely dance to the ground. I believe these to be ash leaves on display of their yellow and bronze colors. Yes, a lovely day here in Colorado. I hope all is well with you. May wisdom, love and compassion be a part of your day.

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  • fall season,  leaves,  quotes

    And, I smiled again…

    November 8, 2025

    Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly.
    They take their time and wander on
    this their only chance to soar.

    Delia Owens

    As I sat in my chair journaling this morning I glanced out my bedroom window to check out the action of autumn. The wind was gusting up to 17 mph so it was inviting the last of the leaves their chance to soar. I smiled as I watched them let go and lift off. There was no rhyme or reason to their flight patterns as they allowed the wind to let them wander on. I wonder, do they smile or squeal with glee as they are caught up in their chance to soar? And that caused me to smiled again. I hope you are enjoying your weekend!

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  • Arapaho Bend Natural Area,  clouds,  fall season,  landscape,  quotes,  reflections,  trees

    Respect

    November 6, 2025

    Respect for the environment, and respect for what was naturally occurring in nature:
    that was the bedrock of all original peoples. Harmony, coexistence, not conquest and conquer.

    L.A. Banks

    The wind has been blowing since early this morning bringing a snowfall of yellow and gold leaves. It is a bad hair day and not suited for bicycling or photography. I met my friend Nancy for coffee and an enjoyable conversation. I’ve been inside the rest of the day doing things such as laundry, a shower and cleaning. Therefore this image was taken in November of 2017 at Arapaho Bend Natural Area. I have had several people compliment me on the gift of the natural areas near me. I must say I am lucky to have these areas and support them with my money and vote which I hope keeps the conquest and conquering fans at bay. May we respect natures ways and enjoy time with her!

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  • fall season,  insects,  leaves,  quotes

    A quiet light…

    November 4, 2025
    The gift of a ladybug and yes, they do have a heart.

    There is a quiet light that shines in every heart. It draws no attention to itself though it is always secretly there. It is what illuminates our minds to see beauty, our desire to seek possibility and our hearts to love life. Without this subtle quickening our days would be empty and wearsome, and no horizon would ever awaken our longing. Our passion for life is quietly sustained from somewhere in us that is wedded to the energy and excitement of life. This shy inner light is what enables us to recognize and receive our very presence here as blessing. We enter the world as strangers who all at once become heirs of a harvesting of memory, spirit and dream that has long proceeded us and will now unfold nourish and sustain us. The gift of the world is our first blessing.

    John O’Donohue, Benedictus
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