I didn't know some leaves had ridges until today. Looking at the same things over and over again made me finally see a new thing. It just took me, like decades, to see! Leaf ridges The whole secret of the study of nature lies in learning how to use one's eyes... George Sand Ready to bloom.… Continue reading Flower of the Day: April 1, 2020
7 years in a nutshell
Seven years ago tonight, I arrived at the hospital to get induced for labor at 36 weeks. It was a fearful night full of unknowns and insecurity. The birth plan was for the baby to be born the next afternoon, so she could be taken to the NICU for care before the shift change for… Continue reading 7 years in a nutshell
Wordless Wednesday: March 25, 2020
Flower of the Day: March 23, 2020
A sole flower among the tangles “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Post rain
Dinosaur park photos with surprise guest
California state-wide quarantine has kept us home for days except for the occasional walk to the mailbox or Chris going to the grocery store. Yesterday kids and I ventured out to a local park for some fresh air, exercise, and sunshine. I couldn't bear to play another round of Bakugan trading cards or the newly-concocted… Continue reading Dinosaur park photos with surprise guest
