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  • Art,  Documentary/Street,  poetry,  street photography

    it changed my day…

    February 4, 2026

    it was the colors that called out
    a gentle whisper heard in my soul

    they asked me to pause, slow down
    and stand in silence, soak it all in,

    it changed my day

    mws
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  • clouds,  haiku,  horizons,  landscape,  natural areas,  Pineridge Natural Area,  poems,  poetry,  sunrises,  writing/reading

    the twilight hours

    July 7, 2023

    a predawn pink sky
    silence just before sunrise
    these twilight hours

    mws

    My morning began with quiet time of prayer and meditation followed by a drive to Pineridge Natural Area. I enjoy being a part of these divine hours. Seeing the predawn pink colors along the eastern horizon brought on a smile and a bit of giddiness. And, the coolness of the light breeze was invigorating to all my physical senses. Meadowlarks and Robins contributed their morning song enhancing the moment and this sacred place. I found myself smiling again. Taking a deep breath I felt within the gratitude to be alive and the experience of these twilight hours. Hope you had a good Friday!

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  • clouds,  landscape,  natural areas,  Pineridge Natural Area,  sunrises

    to start each day

    June 25, 2022

    Up early and off to the natural area.
    Wind was blowing hard and cold,
    penetrating my fleece.
    I was not expecting any colors
    with clouds on the horizon but…
    creation would not disappoint us.

    Love sharing this sacred place
    with all my friends,
    both human and feathered.
    It’s a good way to start each day!
    Have a great weekend!

    ms
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  • clouds,  landscape,  natural areas,  Pineridge Natural Area,  Plants,  trees

    All Giddy

    October 27, 2021

    “The sun shines not on us but in us.”

    John Muir

    Fall colors are vibrant now. Gold and yellow the predominant colors for Colorado. I love the contrast between the gold and blues, makes things seem to pop. Then add some lovely sunshine and I get all giddy inside. 😊

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  • clouds,  haiku,  landscape,  moon,  writing/reading

    The True Artist

    April 5, 2021

    moon in southern sky
    nature paints soft pastel colors
    the true artist

    ms

    This mornings third quarter moon. Silently nature just keeps creating art!

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  • clouds,  haiku,  landscape,  mountains,  sunsets,  tanka,  writing/reading

    Sunsets

    January 26, 2021

    palette of colors
    paint brush strokes of clouds
    a calming sunset
    brings serenity to souls
    heals troubled spirits

    ms

    Awoke to a light snowfall again this morning and it’s cold. It’s a good morning to journal and read. Later today a friend is coming over for lunch. The above is my first attempt at a tanka. Have a great day!

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  • clouds,  landscape,  sunrises

    Moments like this…

    January 5, 2021

    Wanted to share this mornings pre-dawn colors. I took this near the south dam on Horsetooth Reservoir, a scene that looks out over the sleeping city of Fort Collins. We are expecting high winds today and I could already notice them picking up. I love how nature creates anew each day with the clouds, the patterns and color palette that all stir up deep feelings within me. When I got home I asked myself the question, “Would I come here if I was not a photographer?” I’m aware I do have the incentive to take images, hoping to come home with a keeper or two. However, at this stage in my life, it’s more about being there, letting it all touch me in some way. It’s moments like this which draw me closer to creation and a conscious contact with its creator. I call them spiritual experiences.

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  • clouds,  haiku,  landscape,  sunrises,  writing/reading

    What My Soul Needs

    December 21, 2020

    horizon of colors
    with quiet and solitude
    pre-dawn on the farm

    mws

    I am blessed to have the natural areas so close and with easy access. Yet, this morning I felt the desire to drive eastward, into Weld County. For I can also experience the quiet and solitude my soul needs out here. Taken this morning near Weld County Road 15 and County Road 78. And, I talked myself into stopping at the Bean Cycle on the way back into town for a mocha latte to bring home. This retirement life is pretty exciting!

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  • haiku,  leaves,  Plants,  writing/reading

    Fall Colors

    October 22, 2020
    Love the color of this leaf

    dewdrops adorn leaves
    including one dressed in violet
    brightens the new day

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  • Art,  Art/Design,  fall season,  haiku,  leaves,  Plants,  seasons

    Crisp Early Mornings

    September 19, 2020
    Color of leaves

    crisp early mornings
    brush strokes of fall colors
    eye candy for all

    mws
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