Meadow Surprises




On my walk this morning, I had to pass through a small meadow. Well actually it was more like a field but I like using the name "meadow". Anyway, on the way though the meadow, I noticed a few things that deserved some attention so I took picures of them. It reminded me that sometimes we are so focused on going somewhere that we don't even notice things al0ng the way. I think everyone needs to stop and smell the roses or any flower for that matter.

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Em said…
The butterfly shot is fabulous!
March 26, 2007 at 7:01 PM
Greg C said…
Thanks, I wasn't expecting to see one that big this time of year. I have started looking at the little things around me and I am really surprised how much beauty is there that goes unnoticed. Thanks for visiting my blog.
March 27, 2007 at 1:42 AM
Mayden' s Voyage said…
"...how much Beauty there is that goes unnoticed"~

There's a sentiment full of truth!
Well spoken sir~

We've had very warm weather here for the last week or so- and I am loathe to turn on the ac yet...so all my windows are open.
The birds singing between 5 and 6 am, still in the dark, is simply beautiful. And most of us, with our insulated houses and central heat and air- miss out everyday on the gift that awaits our ears- if we would just listen.
And the equal gift that awaits our eyes- if we would only look.

I'm off to plant a Carolina Jasmine vine with gorgeous yellow flowers alongside my deck- I wanted to get that done before I head out tomorrow :)

Hope you have a lovely week~
Thanks for your visit at Mayden's Voyage :)
March 27, 2007 at 10:21 AM
Greg C said…
You are very welcome and thanks for returning the favor and the nice comments.
March 27, 2007 at 11:24 AM
Queenie said…
Saw your blog via a friend, love it. I'm just waiting for the weather to warm up here,and then I can stay outside all day Yippie....
March 28, 2007 at 5:59 AM
Greg C said…
Glad you like it, I went to your blog and got a nice surprise. I love that song that was playing. Thanks.
March 28, 2007 at 6:42 AM
Charley "Apple" Grabowski said…
That's a great picture of the black swallowtail! I've had only a couple of tiger's and never a black. I love planting to attract the butterflies and hummingbirds.
March 28, 2007 at 6:28 PM
Greg C said…
Thanks Apple, there seems to be a lot of butterflys around this year and bees too so it should be a great year for plants.
March 29, 2007 at 6:25 AM
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