“Fall Is Where You Park It”
“Nature Is The Mirror Of Divinity” ~Ellen G. White
This South Dakota serenity. I can’t get enough!
“A Yellow Rose Life Celebration”
Post dedicated to Patsy K. Rutt. Thank you for being the greatest Mom anyone could ever have. You were a “yellow rose” in more ways than one. Photos taken by Rugged Grace Photography.
“He Has Made Everything Beautiful In It’s Time” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:11
Oh sweet Butterfly, great messenger of hope, enlightenment, and transformation, please help to heal and lead the way.
“Hope Is The Strength By Which A Shattered World Shall Emerge Into The Light”
Thank you to Nature for reminding me of “hope” and “light”. In these heavy and uncertain times, it might be “hope” and “light” that are the very things that help carry us through….
“To Plant A Tree Is To Believe In Tomorrow”
We planted this Radiant Crab Apple tree in 1988. It’s amazing how much it’s been through. For every year and season, it tells a story. From everything that’s effected it from harsh Wyoming winters and spring storms (and even a tornado) to it’s Spring and Summer peace and radiance, it just keeps on growing and living….a true message to “keep on keeping on” no matter the gifts and the struggle.
At Last The Spring Thaw Came
Spring has finally sprung in Wyoming! The plains and mountains are ablaze in brilliant green prairie grass which will soon be sparkled with wild flowers of all different types and adoring colors. Needless to say, these magnificent beasts couldn’t be more pleased. Can I have some?
“Keep Shining Your Light”
My sister: “This is a view from what we called “The Front Porch” (Tetons National Park). It’s a long ride into camp and you have to have stamina and a good horse. It’s not for quitters or complainers”.
My sister took this photo in the summer of 2015. It’s a photo of where we spread my Dad’s ashes (after he died) being it was his favorite place in all the world. It’s speaking to me in more ways than one right now ….especially for what’s happening in the world currently with the Coronavirus or whenever anyone or anything tries to put out our light. Keep going, Everyone! And stay strong!!! Thank you Dad and my sister for the light and the reminder today!!
“The Secret Paths Of Water” – Photo Dedication to “Memoirs Of A Geisha”
One of my favorite novels is “Memoirs Of A Geisha“. It’s about a woman, Nitta Sayuri, who endures the worst conditions in her life from being sold into slavery at a very young age to becoming a Geisha. Through out her haunting story, she speaks with a wisdom of compassion and love and how she endures all of her hardships. One attribute for why Sayuri is able to overcome might be because she is said to have a lot of “water” in her personality. In light of this, the book is filled with the most beautiful and moving “water” quotes which have always stuck with me. So, this photo above (taken in the Black Hills National Forest of South Dakota) I dedicate to the element of “water”, Nitta Sayuri and her journey, and “Memoirs Of A Geisha”.
“Those of us with water in our personalities don’t pick where we’ll flow to. All we can do is flow where the landscape of our lives carries us.” More quotes…. Continue reading ““The Secret Paths Of Water” – Photo Dedication to “Memoirs Of A Geisha””
“Where Spring Blooms, There Is Hope”
Happy First Day Of Spring 2020, Everyone! With a hard winter and hard health challenges facing mankind this year with Coronavirus Covid-19, it’s been challenging at times to believe there is “hope” for better tomorrows and better seasons. However, “nature” and a bigger power tells us differently. In all of their wonder, they shoot out messages to us every day if we only stop, look more closely, and listen. With that said, take comfort in this beautiful passage and never give up…
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” ~Romans 12:12
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” ~Romans 12:12
“Spring Light Adds New Beauty To All That Is”
“Let Us Love Winter, For It Is The Spring Of Genius”
“Be A Little Boulder”
I don’t think I’ll ever forget the day Hubby and I landscaped my parents old house with these rocks. Hubby loaded them on a tractor to place them in piles while I placed each rock in a certain spot. The task didn’t come without complications. It was a hot day and some of the rocks were impossible to carry or they would start rolling away. Wha? Yes, I remember the both of us cussing a lot (which I don’t do!). Let’s just say, we never wanted to see another landscaping rock in our life. Along with our neighbors’ moral support and my brother helping in the end, we were able to get through it. Now here we are three years later and I couldn’t be more thankful for the hard work, lifting, and time put into it. They look more magical than ever on a snowy day in the middle of winter making a “statement” all of their own.
“Become The Buffalo”
Post Inspiration: “Cows run away from the storm while the buffalo charges toward it – and gets through it quicker. Whenever I’m confronted with a tough challenge, I do not prolong the torment, I become the buffalo.” ~Wilma Mankiller (first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation)
To view more of our Buffalo photos, see this link.
To view more of our Buffalo photos, see this link.