I know If you're like me you're spending a great deal more time at home that you used to. I really don't mind staying home, but I do miss my friends, occasional lunches out, and wandering with my sister and sister-in-law.
I don't want to become a couch potato or in my case a recliner potato, so every day I try to spend time outdoors. That's a little hard right now due to the heat. Like today it's 95 degrees and feels like 104! The only comfortable place to be is sitting on the bench in my shade garden or sitting in my swing under a big shade tree. If I swing fast enough it does create a breeze and makes the temperatures tolerable.
Anyway, as I sat outside today, I couldn't help but smile. I love being in nature and discovering nature's delights. I thought I would share a few delights that I found the last few weeks. Since there's several, I'll keep the words short and you can just enjoy!
Jerry cut the lower branches off our Juniper tree so he could mow under it better. I'm fascinated with the shadows the branches now create. It's almost like I'm looking underground at the root system.
Then there's this tree! He just doesn't make me smile, he makes me laugh out loud. He looks like he's trying to tell me his split branches are giving him a splitting headache!
I spotted a turtle trying to blend in with the rock wall. He wasn't doing too well, but I didn't tell him!
In the hot afternoons there are so many dragonflies dancing around. They surprise me, they're not really afraid to have their picture taken. I was pretty close to this one. Maybe they just freeze in fear!
I really had to look close to spot this baby inch worm. He was tiny, really tiny!
Of course, I can always find mushrooms that make me smile!
And the feathers! They are all over the yard. Makes me wonder if the birds are going to have any left!
I planted sweet potato vines in two big black pots that I have. I love how the colors blend so well together.
When it's too hot to walk around and find nature's delights, I just sit and marvel at the many shades of green in the woods.
I'm glad you stopped by!
I hope you're doing well.
Maybe you could spend a few minutes outdoors
and see what delights you find.
I assure you, with a little practce in looking closely,
you'll be finding things to smile about.
