Tag Archives: spring

Harbinger

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Eliza Waters

I heard my first red-winged blackbird today. My official harbinger of Spring!

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What I Need

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Eliza Waters

What I need right about now… …because I’m having a bit of resistance accepting ‘what is’ today… Spring is officially 34 days away. I’ve got a while yet to go, so I’m going to have to deal with what’s happening … Continue reading →

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WPC: Symbol

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Eliza Waters

“Symbolism is uniquely human. We use symbols to represent intangible things like our beliefs and emotions, and to convert the abstract into something understandable. We may also use symbols to simplify and convey information.” To me, the Red-winged Blackbird is … Continue reading →

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Ferns Unfurling

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Eliza Waters

The unfurling of fern fiddleheads in spring is one of the things I look forward to every year. To me, each one is a work of art. Above is a lovely reddish-bronze Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) named for its quick demise when … Continue reading →

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Four Seasons

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Eliza Waters

This weekend we took a ride to Bullitt Reservation to take my fourth and final photos in a series showing the four seasons from the same vantage point. Along with the ground blackberry that kept snagging and scratching my ankles, the black … Continue reading →

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Renewed

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Eliza Waters

It is such a joy to be outside these days with the birds calling from nearly every tree and bush, I’m thrilled to be alive to witness the renewal of another spring. After this past, bitterly cold winter, these warm, sunny … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Eliza Waters
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Carolina Spring

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Here are some of the photos I took on my recent trip to the Carolinas. Since the only thing blooming in my yard when I left was snowdrops, it was like leapfrogging six weeks ahead into full spring. It was wonderful … Continue reading →

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Wood Frogs

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Eliza Waters

It is that time of year again when our little friends are calling from the pond. There are already eggs among the submerged vegetation and soon the tiny tadpoles will hatch. I thought I’d publish my post from last year … Continue reading →

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Biltmore Estate

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Recently, while visiting my sister, I was fortunate to visit the Biltmore Estate, a 250-room French Renaissance chateau completed in 1895, located in Asheville, NC. It was a beautiful, warm day and we toured the gardens (such a treat!) and the … Continue reading →

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