4.29.2019

Glimpses of Early Spring, NW Montana


I have gotten to see the great gray owls a few times
one day there were two together!
(one hunting and one in a nearby tree)


the tiny world of lichen
looks big with my macro lens


Spring Beauties.....
an early spring flower


a tiny pool where fairies bathe:


found a few yellowbells on a cloudy day:


extra petals on this buttercup:


Last summer into autumn, someone made lacy pattern on all the alder tree's leaves.
The other day I found these tiny iridescent blue beetles on the wheelbarrow handles. 
Looking them up, I found their larvae eat alder leaves. 
Alder flea beetles:

spring is a fun time to explore
the tiny beginnings of new and continued life

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4.21.2019

Pasque Flowers



listening to the spirit
that lies beneath the surface


allowing it's languid and lively presence
to permeate awareness
as well as stance


grace rises 
within each breath


abiding a heart
of tender knowing


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Pasqueflowers are a lovely sign of spring, 
rising through the earth before the grasses
have barely begun to grow.
Sprinkled in meadows and grasslands.
A joyous celebration of new life. 

Lovely Sunday and Easter to you!
!
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4.12.2019

Spring's Snow Stars


it was a snow star morning



as though fairies sprinkled them here and there

 
scattering magic throughout the land 
 


tiny snowflakes.... on spring's land


an ephemeral delight


graced with frosty edges

Lovely Spring to You
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