Author Archives: Eliza Waters

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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer

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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Beauty on Wings

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Eliza Waters

Originally posted on Ramblings From Jewels:
  Lovely Monarchs  fluttering free on the breeze  gracefully dancing through the air with ease. Alighting so softly on flowers of pink sampling nectar, a delectable drink.   © Julie Rehnelt 2014 ~ ~…

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Walk a Rainbow Trail

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Eliza Waters

“Walk a rainbow trail; walk a trail of song, and all about you will be beauty. There is a way out of every dark mist, over a rainbow trail.” ~ Robert Motherwell  We’ve had a couple of days of on … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Woods

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Eliza Waters

A walk in the woods yields all sorts of surprises. Despite the liberal application of bug spray, we were relentlessly pursued by mosquitoes as we walked the woodland trail of Graves Farm in Williamsburg, MA. Originally a family dairy farm for over … Continue reading →

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