First day of fall surprise– Two blooming “Going Bananas” day-lilies.
Last night desire was running with the undercurrents in the room.
My senses were on high alert. That sensual feeling that seeks me out now and then was reaching through the invisible walls around me.
And then I fell asleep.
I woke to the first day of fall which can also be called autumn.
Out my window I was surprised to see two bright yellow day-lilies blooming once more.
It does not look like a change of seasons from the past.
The rain last night brought renewal in its wake.
I also spotted a little chick-a-Dee and a tufted Titmouse.
I have not seen either in quite a while. It is a joy to watch these birds in flight.They look like they are jumping through air.
Katherine Phlox back from the mid-summer browning.
Another surprise this morning was the blooming Katherine Phlox. It had dried out in our summer heat. I had cut it down and watered it well, and then it was forgotten. Today it is blooming again.
I have a feeling that this fall will be full of renewal. Happy Sunday!
The sun was shining through our kitchen window this morning. I saw a movement out of the corner of my eye. Something was outside in the evergreen next to our dining window. Upon closer inspection, I spotted a young blue jay. The thought of a peanut search went through my mind since blue jays covet these. This was my inspiration to go outside. I looked at our indoor weather station. The weather outside was warm enough to venture out and explore.
"Kiss of the sun for pardon. Song of the birds for mirth. You're closer to God's heart in a garden than any place on earth." (written by Dorothy Frances Gurney)
My garden needs work, though my focus was not on this. I opened my metal container filled with peanuts and took out several handfuls. The blue jays and others should be happy now. Going outside was a brilliant idea. I spotted the first crocus for 2024. My heart filled with joy, and I was inspired to go get my old Nikon. The corner where the Lenten Roses grow was packed with blooms. We are in the season and Easter will be here at the end of the month. My daughter's first birthday was on Easter Sunday, and this year it falls again on her special day.
Thoughts of my family were guiding me today. Recently I found my parent's fraternity and sorority pins from their college days. When I went to retrieve my old Nikon out of my old camera bag I noticed a connection. I think my interest in photography was inherited from my father. Today it struck me that I must have been subconsciously aware of this when I chose my bag. Can you see the connection?
My dad’s old fraternity pin. Delta Tau Delta at University of Kansas (KU)My old camera bag’s brand logo.
My garden looks ready for spring. I feel ready for spring. Renewal is bursting out all around me and I feel the spirit of God is with me.
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