Lenten Reflections
I love seeing sunsets through bare branches, and this one was a “take your breath away” moment when I looked out the back window and had to run outside to capture this beauty. Last year, 2023, I came across a … Continued
Things Hidden – Life Beneath the Surface
Looking out my window at the new fallen snow – I have always loved waking up in the morning to a blanket of new snow. It’s a special kind of quiet, before the snowplows get to work. Time to make … Continued
Mission Trails Reflection – Quiet Waters
Photo from January 2022 This scene is at Mission Trails Regional Park, on the Visitor Center Loop Trail. It’s an “easy” hike to get there, by distance. But the water in the stream reveals the results of recent rains. Those … Continued
Cactus or Succulent – Prickly or Soft
I invite you to contemplate these two very different plants. One soft, one prickly – scary prickly. Our front patio is a constant source of wonder at the variety of cacti and succulents. When our daughter brings her dog over, … Continued
Distant Blossoms
Santa Ysabel West Preserve, photo by Donna L. Turner One of My Happy Places Santa Ysabel West is one place I like to go when I just need a little PEACE. It’s only 50 miles away, so it’s perfect for … Continued
Trinity of Freesias
Good things come in threes – is that what they say? Last Sunday was Trinity Sunday, so I’ve been thinking about that mystery lately. And I imagine that these three flowers sprang from the same bulb, so three-in-one, right? Another … Continued
Surprised by Light
Discovering this flower was a gift to me at a time when I really needed one. It was a sign to me that there is always hope; that God’s love can show up even in unexpected places. A few years … Continued
Iridescent Succulent
Succulents are always changing and bringing new surprises of beauty and quirkiness. Here is a poem by Mark R. Turner that speaks about the importance of light: O, Light,Who healingly leaksThrough us in beams of glory,Make us beautiful.O, Scent of … Continued
Snowy Sunset in Julian, CA
Catch the Light This scene is in Julian, California. It’s just high enough in elevation to get some snow each winter. But it doesn’t last long – you have to enjoy the moment. Fresh snow is especially captivating. I love … Continued