"The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.”
~Henry Miller
It’s a day of pure joy. When the wind blows and sets the whole green forest to dancing, I’m sure my soul can no longer fit within its boundaries, but must go out and share.
Do you know the feeling I’m talking about?
(from "riches", April 2010)

While that question is probably a little difficult to answer in a paragraph (or even in a lifetime), I can tell you that my name is Meredith, and that I love to ponder life's mystery and beauty and joys and then write about them. This blog is all about my interactions with Nature during my walks in the woods, visits to Botanical Gardens, in my own small, organic kitchen garden -- and anywhere else I happen to be when inspiration strikes.

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Beautiful capture!!
Thank you, Kerri.
Wednesday’s so cold it leave me wordless as well – nice pic.
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I know what you mean, David. It’s been too cold for comfort!
I love the stubborn cling-ons. They make the cold weather magical.
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I like to see which ones make it the whole winter through, Talon. Kind of like a contest for stubborness.
Exquisite photograph! The light is truly enchanting! Perfect!
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Oh, Carol, you’re too kind. Thanks.
Your old timers have age spots. They may be old but they are still beautiful!
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Carolyn, how brilliant of you to have “spotted” that! I didn’t even make the metaphorical connection.
Huh! These guys really have hung on for a while!!
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I know. I wonder how late they can go!
Gorgeous photograph Meredith. I love the old-timers, replete with ‘age spots’

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Thank you, Clare. You and Carolyn both noticed the age spots. Love it!
Well done.
Thanks, Lynn.
This is gorgeous. It was a burst of sun and color after a rather weather gloomy day. Thank you for that.
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We’re having blue skies and sun here — but the same bitter cold you’ve been getting, Lisa. Hang in there!
There is beauty in age, although it is not as readily apparent as the beauty of youth. All of that rich color was earned.
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Oh, Gemma, I love your comment.
I bet they’re having a grand old time, eh?
I could hear them exchanging tall tales in my head, Tony.