Saturday, September 16, 2023

Day 259 of Week 37, September 2023

 

Creeping Smartweed (Persicaria longiseta)

The location of the random photograph is a mystery to me. Taken in 2014, I see a piece of blue braided strap, a chunk of red sandstone, and, a  dry leaf in the center that looks like a duck. The dark area is a deeper crack the red sandstone leans over.

Big landscapes leave out the small things we are closer to. The amount of feeling we have for the outdoors, the large and small views, I feel, doesn't differ widely. I believe our need to connect to Nature is one size fits it all.

Have a naturally wondrous weekend!

Sing to your dish towel
Read about ducks in your area
Write a poem about midnight
Browse photo editing software online
Learn how to make pineapple syrup
Draw blueberries
Study a map of New Hampshire
Give your favorite coffee mug a name
Happy Collect Rocks Day!


P.S.
Oh Wow!
I just realized my change to the default font on this blog to the Delius font works! I went into the HTML page, found the header where the font I chose is, and changed it to Delius. I realize it work because the comments are also in the Delius font.

20 comments:

  1. We are watching the fury of nature this weekend. Hope everyone stays safe and doesn’t have too much damage. Other areas are getting it worse than we are.

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  2. Marie,
    I see the thick of the storm is farther east of PEI. I hope Nova Scotia and Newfoundland folks are safe.

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  3. I love this line. "Big landscapes leave out the small things we are closer to." I'd never thought of that before but you are so right.

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  4. Lovely and elegant nature shot! Cape Ann MA gratefully just got minor backlash from the storm ~ Hope Nova Scotia and Newfoundland people are okay ~ Happy Weekend to you ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  5. I've been studying a map of Georgia! Does that count? And I need a new fall coffee mug. Enjoy your weekend!

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  6. Jeanie,
    Looking up from a weed on the ground to a wide landscape is a moment of perspective worth remembering. When there's a vast vista, try it.

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  7. Carol,
    Good to read y'all didn't get the bad part of the storm.

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  8. Diane,
    Georgia counts. There is beautiful scenery there as well.
    Happy Mug Hunting!

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  9. Not much
    of the storm yet. I walk every day on an old dirt road no ear bids needed.
    Cathy

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  10. Cathy,
    That is a perfect way to walk, aware of your surroundings.

    It is partly cloudy where I am in Vermont. No rain in sight.

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  11. I must take more notice of the "incidental" beauty at my feet.

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  12. Well I hate to say this, but I hate this weed...so invasive here in Michigan. Janice

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  13. Becki,
    Weeds at our feet bring back childhood memories.

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  14. Janice,
    Sorry it is invasive where you live.
    I don't see it around here that often, thankfully. I read in some areas it can be invasive.

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  15. I see the leaf that looks like a duck! What a delightful idea to give your favorite coffee mug a name. ; )

    A lovely Sunday to you, my friend.

    ~Sheri

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  16. Sheri,
    It is a cute duck. lol

    Easier said than done deciding on a mug name.
    Using the 100 favorite words list helps.

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  17. I love the "Collect rocks day" as I'm always up for doing that!

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  18. Debra,
    In most states, rock collecting is not permitted, has rules, and/or needs a permit. I knew state parks, but normal rocks on the ground sort of feel ridiculous to ban collecting them.
    I understand the need to keep geology safe, but sometimes it surprises me how much people can't do or say today.

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  19. William,
    For sure. I usually remember the general area where I take photos. This one is a loss.

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