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  1. Kelli Smith
    Kelli Lynn
    1 month ago

    Lots of wind here today, powerful winds blowing the newely green trees. Also lots of pics of storm damage last night from close areas around. Definitely a wonder of nature.

  2. Robin Ann
    Robin Ann
    1 month ago

    My window view is of a lush green golf course with scattered trees next door. In my room I have a beautiful Hydrangea plant with purplish flowers that my son bought me for my birthday that I need to plant soon. Off my deck I can see the raised garden beds of vegetables & berries. I can see the evening sky starting to become dark with light cloud coverage. I can hear the evening birds chirping quietly.

    1. Michele
      Michele
      1 month ago

      I literally planted my Hydrangea plant yesterday – one of my daughter’s friend/co-worker, Stephanie, got it for me for Mother’s Day. Mine had purplish flowers too:)

  3. Mary
    Mary
    1 month ago

    Just outside my window I see tiny leaves atop my slightly overgrown boxwood bush sparkling in the sun. I see large white magnolias lying gently in my neighbor’s female magnolia tree, its glossy leaves fluttering, and sparkling in the breeze. As I open my backdoor I notice the heat, I hear birds calling back and forth in several directions, and looking up I see gauzy wisps of clouds in a light blue sky. A dragon fly lingers above and then flys off. The birds continue their calls, such strong voices for tiny little creatures. I wonder what they are saying. Noticing the hot sun on my shoulders and face I decide to go back inside where my air conditioning feels cool and refreshing on my skin. Aaah, yes. The AC was repaired late yesterday, afternoon, a hardworking part that gets it started was replaced.

    The natural world beckons from outside my window. I’ll find a shady spot later and allow myself to become part of it.
    My intention for today is to be present to all that is around me.

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      1 month ago

      Beautiful,
      dear Mary,
      and all at your fingertips . . .
      it sounds as if you are already present
      to all that is around you. ♥

  4. Yram
    Yram
    1 month ago

    I have several house plants. A few succulents, 2 “Christmas” cactus that are blooming, 2 peace plants with flowers. Stones, shells and crystals grace my shelves.
    Outside clouds are forming, birds are chirping and flying, some plants are waiting for planting. The wind is evident in the trees swaying and flags flapping. The air is heavy with precipitation.

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      1 month ago

      A woman after my own heart,
      dear Yram . . .
      I too,
      collect stones and shells,
      and crystals . . .
      man-made or natural,
      also bones and feathers.
      You are in a lovely place. ♥

    2. Mary
      Mary
      1 month ago

      Your indoor plants sound lovely.

  5. Ose
    Ose
    1 month ago

    Our figtree right in front of our garden, ripening first fruits of this year, even offering harvest of an abundance of delicious figs twice a year for so many people as well as for birds like sparrows and greenfinches who only last year detected this nourisjing treasure of a tree´s gift for their nourishment and enjoyable sweet and in the same time juicy taste; evergreen trees all around our house, providing fresh greenery to the eyes, oxigen and refreshing scents for life giving breath, and the sun shining brightly today, of which nothing would be able to live unfold and come to bloom if the sun would not shine onto all which is, God´s timeless rays shining through the clouds as well as later silver moonlight radiating into our windows and our hearts. Every single being an awe-inspiring expression of His Love, connecting us as one. May all have a blessed weekend.✨🙏❤️

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      1 month ago

      What a lovely picture you paint,
      dear Ose . . . ♥

    2. Mary
      Mary
      1 month ago

      Beautiful Ose.

  6. Ngoc Nguyen
    Ngoc Nguyen
    1 month ago

    I’m in Saigon, Vietnam now… It’s miraculous time fly. Just day before, I was in the USA with Loc, after a couple of long sleep, I’m now in Vietnam. My 2-month-old nephew’s smile melted my heart. He is a great gift from God to our family.

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      1 month ago

      My Ngoc, we just got out of a fun conversation.

    2. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      1 month ago

      I am happy to hear,
      dear Ngoc,
      that you have arrived safely,
      and are with your baby nephew & your family.
      Enjoy your time there. ♥

    3. Mary
      Mary
      1 month ago

      Babies are so beautiful!
      Enjoy!
      I would love to hear more about Saigon.

  7. Charlie T
    Charlie T
    1 month ago

    I’m not in a great position to see the natural world, right now. I’m in my kitchen, eating breakfast. I can see a bit out the window. It’s going to be a beautiful day. Yesterday, it felt like the natural world was out to get me. The pollen made my eyes feel like they had sand in them. Still a little rough today. I will survive though. 😁
    I hope all of you have a joyful Saturday.

    1. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      1 month ago

      And a joyful Saturday to you Charlie. Thank you.

    2. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      1 month ago

      I’m not in a great position to see the natural world either,
      dear Charlie . . .
      the desk in my studio
      faces the wall,
      so I am kept company
      by bits and pieces of the natural world . . .
      a geode crystal,
      a perfectly balanced sheep’s vertebrae
      that I’ve been carrying around for 50 years,
      a very realistic miniature of a red fox,
      and a couple of seashells,
      picked up after a hurricane years ago.
      Oh yes,
      a real live cat
      sits meditating on my printer. ♥

      ps. I wish you happier eyes.

    3. Mary
      Mary
      1 month ago

      Yes, I’ve been getting the sandy eyes too. 🥹
      Splashing lots of water and using eye drops.

  8. pkr29022
    pkr
    1 month ago

    I see green grass & an abundance of green leaves coming to life on the many trees surrounding my daughter’s property. Green is everywhere! The sky is heavy with grey overcast. I do see a few spots of baby blue sky tho.
    I can hear birds singing. There are a few fluttering around & a blackbird is “strutting his stuff” on the front lawn!
    Happy Saturday All….🕊️🩷

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      1 month ago

      Green . . .
      the universal colour of spring. ♥

    2. Mary
      Mary
      1 month ago

      Love the blackbird “strutting his stuff”

  9. Laura
    Laura
    1 month ago

    My daughters gave me a bird feeder for Christmas. I’ve enjoyed watching house finches, goldfinches, sparrows, chickadees, cardinals, towhees and juncos swoop in, grab a bite and swoop out again.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      1 month ago

      Lots of birds! That sounds like so much fun!

  10. J
    John
    2 months ago

    There is a planting bed outside our “office” here at home that has a multitude of purple hearts thriving.
    As odd as it seems, there is a steer skull hanging on the wall between our two desks.
    My cup holds coffee, truly a wonder of the natural world, though of course what I have is water and the end process of the coffee bean.
    My wife has cultivated a small plant on our credenza that is no longer struggling to grow;
    And of course, there are stones, and rocks and soil for the plants I mention.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      1 month ago

      Coffee and tea, as well, are wonders. So true!!
      Beverages to be grateful for!

  11. D
    Deann
    2 months ago

    A beautiful flower that was a gift, thick clouds outlined by the Sun behind them, collected seashells that were outgrown from their creatures and now bring me joy with memories of moments at the beach.

  12. Michele
    Michele
    2 months ago

    I can see my beautiful plumeria plants outside my office window; the yellow and red roses in a vase that I had gotten for Mother’s Day that have begun the dying process (I will plan to save their petals for later use)
    Wishing everyone an enjoyable weekend. Preakness on tonight🏇

  13. L
    Loc Tran
    2 months ago

    The light from the window right in front of me in my bedroom.

  14. Joseph
    Joseph McCann
    2 months ago

    Looking out of a south facing window I see the shadows created by the 2/3 waning moon. The soft light of the moon is also shining dimly on seedling’s of pumpkin, yellow summer squash and cherry tomatoes. Peace and love to all.

  15. Patti
    sunnypatti
    2 months ago

    The sun hasn’t come up where I’m at, so I can’t see anything outside yet. There is, however, a pretty tropical plant near me, and it lives in a gorgeous vase with aqua, yellow, and orange swirled into the glass. I’m up early to volunteer with my yoga studio at a yoga/music/art festival today. Should be a fun event!

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