This cute little nest sits in a barberry bush right in front of our house. It looks like a great location to me, if I were a bird building a nest! The sharp barberry thorns provide protection from predators, and once the leaves finish filling in, they will provide a visual cover as well. I don’t think this nest accidentally happened here, I think this bird went shopping for just the right spot! Continue reading Planned
Category: Inspiration
Miscellaneous thoughts on living this Christian life
Framework
What a jumbled mess! I’ve encountered this vine from South Carolina to New England. These tough, thorny vines are the bane of anyone wanting to clear a little land by hand. Cat brier grows as a single stalk from seed, and produces an underground bulb. The longer the plant survives, the more underground bulbs are created. Most of these bulbs just lie in wait. When you think you’ve removed all of the vines, either by cutting or pesticide, the dormant bulbs will send out new shoots! For this reason, cat brier is eradicated more efficiently with a shovel than with shears, the sooner the better. Continue reading Framework
Life or Death?
Taking a walk in February, we were surprised to come up on this bunch of green floating on in a small stream. It seemed so out of place and time, surrounded by the dreary browns and grays of winter woods! I have to share a close-up of it. Continue reading Life or Death?
Old Wounds
I discovered this fascinating tree on a recent hike through the woods. Seriously, how cool is it?? It amazes me that it’s still standing! Here’s another shot of it:
A small child could climb inside and be alone for a while, quite comfortably. What could have caused this huge crater in the trunk? Continue reading Old Wounds
Disturbances
In honor of our local snowy welcome to spring, I thought I’d write another snowy post!
Looking out on a yard of pristine, freshly-fallen snow brings such a sense of serenity. Everything looks so peaceful, fresh, and clean (especially from inside, while I’m drinking a hot cup of cocoa). But then…the perfectly smooth landscape is disturbed by someone who dares to walk through it!! Continue reading Disturbances
Seasons Come and Seasons Go
The snow has a charm of its own, but can you see the promise of future beauty? Here’s a peek at what’s coming…
Those same bare branches weighed down under the weight of melting snow will soon be covered in beautiful blossoms.
Lauri Hawley 