Flowers for Your Wednesday

Even with the lack of good consistent rains here on the Llano Estacado, the few drops to grace the land give rise to familiar friends. Their beauty is unmatched. All I can think about is how these wildflowers carpeted this land before the plows came. Their seeds remain. They show us that no matter what…

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Do You See a Flower?

Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Upon first glance you think this is a weed. No pretty petals swaying in the wind. Just a ball of green. If you look closely, the flowers are there. Each one makes the ball. Unfortunately, no it does…

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Giving You a Northern Harrier Moment

All of us need to pause for an extended moment in our lives. Mine was watching a hawk search for lunch.  This beauty of a Northern Harrier silently catching air was the most peaceful moment from yesterday.  Breathe. Breathe again. Enjoy a peaceful, quiet moment when you are blessed with one.  Be in the moment …

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Happiness

Yesterday, was miles and miles of wheat with splashes of Oenothera growing in the built up sand dunes here in West Texas. Perfect quote for inspiration: “If you want to be happy, be.” Leo Tolstoy Wildflowers do exist in this region. They make me happy. Always will! What makes you happy?

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