The Fairy Tree

The plaque beneath the tree says: “I have carved in a tree in the Fitzroy Gardens for you, and the fairies, but mostly for the fairies and those who believe in them, for they will understand how necessary it is to have a fairy sanctuary – a place that is sacred and safe as a…

Outside my window…

“There’s a whole world out there, right outside your window. You’d be a fool to miss it.” —Charlotte Eriksson One doesn’t have to go far to see beauty especially on a rainy day…it is just a step to your back yard….a glimpse outside your window…under the leaves…over the fence… My entry for Cee’s Midweek Madness…

Ordinary moments may be special…

“Joy comes to us in ordinary moments. We risk missing out when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary.” – Brene Brown The beauty of a curled up fern … or the texture of a snail’s shell… or some unexpected tiny growth in plants… Or the texture of a dead leaf… Or a sunburst…

Closeups in my Garden

“Never underestimate the healing power of a quiet moment in the garden.” – unknown CMMC – Closeups in my Garden FOTD

Getting Close at Home

“The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” – Maya Angelou My home is small but that is not a good word to describe it… so maybe I will just say that it is cozy… and I won’t have it…