Tag: nature journal
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Subtle Signs of Spring
Before the dandelions, or the first ephemeral flowers appear in the shady nooks and crannies among the rocks there are subtle signs of spring. Dead Skunks on the Highway Unfortunately, this is probably the first of the subtle signs of … Read the rest “Subtle Signs of Spring”
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Old Witchgrass and Autumn in the Air
I know it’s going to get warm again soon, but for now I’m loving the sights and feel of autumn in the air. I bet you’re wondering what old witchgrass is, though. This is a new plant discovery for me! … Read the rest “Old Witchgrass and Autumn in the Air”
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Making Time to Wander
One of the reasons I enjoy my Morning Mile so much is because of the walk back to the house. It’s my time to wander. It’s the wandering that feeds my soul and spirit, whereas the jog out does my … Read the rest “Making Time to Wander”
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Nature Journal | Still the Mind to See and Hear
Summary: Still the mind to see and hear things you ordinarily wouldn’t notice. My walking meditation helps settle the audio-visual chatter. 9/17/20 Thursday | Today I stopped at the creek to gather a few rocks. Before that I’d spent the … Read the rest “Nature Journal | Still the Mind to See and Hear”
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Soul of the Ozarks
I’m sure by now you’ve noticed I’ve been making paint lately, ha. All of my sets of paints are called ‘Soul of the Ozarks’ collections. Each collection is numbered, and starts over in the numbering each year. This post is … Read the rest “Soul of the Ozarks”
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Day 10: Nature Journal Series
Old Oak Tree About this journal entry I’m not sure this tree is a Post Oak, but she is old and her name is Gloria. Gloria graces our front yard and she has been there for probably 200 years. … Read the rest “Day 10: Nature Journal Series”
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Day 9: Nature Journal Series
Grapevine & Insect Observation Nature Journal entry from Day 9. About this journal entry On Day 9 of my daily journaling stint, I didn’t feel like getting off of the porch and I wondered if I could find something nearby … Read the rest “Day 9: Nature Journal Series”
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Day 8: Nature Journal Series
Acorn on Weathered Stick Nature Journal entry from Day 8. About this journal entry On Day 8 of my daily journaling stint, I couldn’t help reflecting on the sounds of trees dying in the distance. Chainsaws and crashing … Read the rest “Day 8: Nature Journal Series”
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Day 7: Nature Journal Series
Christmas Fern About this journal entry On Day 7 of my daily journaling stint, I decided to draw the Christmas fern. These ferns are often present in good ginseng habitat. So it’s known as a companion plant, or indicator … Read the rest “Day 7: Nature Journal Series”
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Day 6: Nature Journal Series
Lobelia inflata in Late Summer About this journal entry Lobelia inflata is one of my most treasured wild-crafted herbs. It grows around us here like a “weed”, and most would never think it to be a useful plant. It’s … Read the rest “Day 6: Nature Journal Series”
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Day 5: Nature Journal Series
Little Orange Mushroom About this journal entry It’s amazing how quickly an hour flies by when you are trying unsuccessfully to figure out how to do something. On another note, I’m finding that it is getting harder to focus … Read the rest “Day 5: Nature Journal Series”
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Day 4: Nature Journal Series
Ground Cherry About this Entry The inklings of trouble is starting to reveal itself already. “This one will be much easier,” I thought as I settled on a subject for today’s entry. It is all mostly green, with hardly any … Read the rest “Day 4: Nature Journal Series”
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Day 3: Nature Journal Series
Sycamore Leaf About the Wild Ozark Nature Journal I’m slowly scanning my nature journal entries and adding them to this blog. Some of you may have already seen these, because I started this a few years ago and then … Read the rest “Day 3: Nature Journal Series”
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Day 2: Nature Journal Series
Asters Hanging Down About the Wild Ozark Nature Journal I’m slowly scanning my nature journal entries and adding them to this blog. Some of you may have already seen these, because I started this a few years ago and … Read the rest “Day 2: Nature Journal Series”
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Day 1: Leaf and Rock, Nature Journal Series
Day 1: Leaf and Rock About the Wild Ozark Nature Journal I’m slowly scanning my nature journal entries and adding them to this blog. Some of you may have already seen these, because I started this a few years … Read the rest “Day 1: Leaf and Rock, Nature Journal Series”
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