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The Unfurling of Ferns
It’s now officially summer! And it felt like it this weekend with hot and sunny Maryland weather! Hiking along a favorite trail Saturday evening, my dogs and I came across a forest ridge filled with ferns—after some rain recently, everything is looking so green, lush, and alive!! Ferns have been on my mind a lot…
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The Bluebells of Susquehanna
A highlight of my spring has been experiencing the wild flowers along the Susquehanna River, particularly the Virginia Bluebells. I’ve hiked at Susquehanna State Park for several years, and have fond memories of the park as a little girl, but I now realize I had been missing out on the springtime delights found there!! I…
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Gratitude for Gifts Along the Way
It’s been a lovely spring so far! I have been soaking up lots of glorious sights – blooms, blossoms, and beautiful scenery. I’ve also been blessed to be very active – with lots of hiking and adventures with my dogs. We’ve discovered new trails, along with the joy of favorite trails re-discovered. With the weather…
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Mountain Views
Family time in the mountains is always a good thing. As the year mark passed on COVID, I could not be more thankful for time spent in the woods my loved ones. There’s something about the mountains, especially at springtime, when new life is ready to burst. Mountains surround me I breathe in air, crisp…
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February Winterscapes
God allays our fears in ways we don’t always expect. Going into this winter, I was worried about the long, cold nights combined with continued COVID cancellations and isolation. But the Lord brought an unexpected delight in January and especially February—snow!! We received an above average amount of snow in Maryland, making for some beautiful…