Monthly Archives: August 2014

Giant Swallowtail

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Eliza Waters

I had an unusual visitor to my garden the other day. While having lunch on our deck, I noticed a rather large butterfly flitting among the Coneflowers. I grabbed my camera and went down to get a closer look. I … Continue reading →

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Horse-powered Haymaking

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Eliza Waters

  We’ve been members of a horse-powered Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm for a number of years.  Natural Roots owners, Anna and David, along with their interns Emily and Nate, allowed me to tag along for a photo shoot while … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Ellen Shriner, whose blog I follow, WordSisters, has invited me to participate in a blog tour. Ellen is an excellent writer with a clean, concise writing style and solidly researched topics. I am especially fond of her reflections on family … Continue reading →

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Worker Bee

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Eliza Waters

The diligent and hardworking bumblebee – what would we do without her? Bumblebee (Bombus grisceocollis) on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)  

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I Salute You!

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Eliza Waters

One year ago today, with heart pounding (because I had no idea what I was doing), I hit the ‘Publish’ button and posted my first ever blog entry – Serenity Beckons. Now, I look back on the journey I’ve undertaken and feel … Continue reading →

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August 8 Global Meditation for Peace

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Eliza Waters

A reminder for those who wish to participate in the Global Meditation for Peace event tomorrow, August 8, 2014 at noon. Imagine it!

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Be Here Now

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Eliza Waters

“Be Here Now”  ~  Ram Das Words to live by. I often use this phrase to shift my focus back to the present moment, instead of ruminating about some past event or anticipating a future one. Some refer to it … Continue reading →

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Nature Brings me Life

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Originally posted on iiThinks:
Nature revives my soul to life Sitting under the smiling sun Lying on a warm bed of grass I sing a hymn with the flowers When I feel the darkness coming Nature revives my soul to…

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Chokecherry

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana),  with its polished red fruit looks delectable, but like the name forewarns, has a decidedly astringent taste. I admire and love the dark crimson color against the green leaves. As a child, I was always attracted to their inviting … Continue reading →

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