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A Forest Painted with Fungi, Berries, Birds and Wildflowers

Posted by Lee Hiller on June 14, 2015
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Believe in Dreams, they are painted upon our Hearts by the Universe. ~ Lee Hiller

Migration: Juvenile Blue-Headed Vireo

Posted by Lee Hiller on October 7, 2014
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Hot Springs National Park sits on the demarcation line of many migration and wintering patterns for a wide variety of birds.  During the past four years I have actively recorded the many species that breed, migrate through and stay year-round in the park.  As many birds migrate back to Central and South America for the winter our year round winged residents become more visible in the changing leave.  Lovely gray and buff colored birds that are less visible in the heavy summer canopy are revealed in the colorful autumn transition.  I was very happy to see this tiny juvenile Blue-Headed Vireo and hope to hear its song often through the colder months on the trail.

Love to ALL!
Lee

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A Beautiful Mosaic of Spring Emerges From May Showers

Posted by Lee Hiller on May 27, 2014
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I relinquish the burden of the past to step lightly toward my future. ~ Lee Hiller

May showers arrive as waves of thunderstorms barreling out of Texas and Kansas into Arkansas.  After each passing storm the ground cover thickens and new Wildflowers appear as others multiple across the Forest floor.  A lovely Mourning Dove walks us down the trail as a Male Cardinal and Red-Eyed Vireo serenade. Each colorful Wildflower becomes a tile in an always changing Spring Mosaic.

Another line of thunderstorms are heading our way and I wonder what new life the rain will bring forth. Nature patiently teaches us the beauty of change.  Nothing can stay the same, nor would we want and unchanging landscape to greet us each day.  Her subtle shifts between each season soften our Hearts to the unpredictability of life.

Love to ALL!
Lee

I see and try to share the beauty of the world each day

Posted by Lee Hiller on April 16, 2013
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Yesterday 2 bombs killed 3 and injured hundreds more during the Boston Marathon. Citizens and visitors were joyfully celebrating Patriots Day, attending baseball and running for themselves or others. It was a moment to step outside the struggle of everyday life. To celebrate being human in shared happiness. Prayers don’t seem enough and my heart feels shredded. Silently my tears fall this morning for a world fueled by violence.

I see and try to share the beauty of the world each day. I will not see the point of hatred or its violent means of expression. I will never understand how some try to express their discontent with the world at the end of a gun. I will never understand how some try to win their argument with a bomb. I do not want to hear the excuses. Put down your guns and bombs they will not solve or elevate the source of your pain. Whether the cause is domestic or international your violence will deafen us to your message. I pray for you as well, I pray your heart will listen to your Soul and you will find the words to express your pain instead of violent actions. I also pray you will be found before others are hurt or killed.

Dearest Friends, Whether you are a long time visitor to my site or a new arrival please take a silent stroll with me through the Forest… let your Soul lead your Heart into the sacred spaces of peace.

Love to ALL!
Lee

A Beautiful Birthday at Garvan Woodland Gardens

Posted by Lee Hiller on July 6, 2012
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Life is amazing, on the Fourth of July I kicked my age up a notch to 55 years of life on my favorite planet… Earth.  My wonderful husband Rick asked me what I wanted to do for my Birthday.  I chose a location that I had been sort of avoiding the past two years.  Now I wish I had visited sooner.  Garvan Woodland Gardens is unlike any other botanical garden I have visited… In a really good way.

It is nestled in the Forest on the edge of Lake Hamilton.  They did not clear cut the forest to put in a garden.  They created trails through the Forest and added gardens among the Trees.  It is a delightful mix of groomed and wild terrain.  So much more to explore and I cannot wait to return!!!!  The purple trail is calling out my name :o)

Note to the Peacocks:  I am flattered you were interested in my photography skills and took the time to observe me photographing the American Bullfrogs.  Later however you stalked my husband and me to the parking lot as we returned to my van.  The sexy rumbling noises and rubbing your tail along my legs seemed wholly inappropriate for a first date. 🙂

==>> Dearest readers if you recognize any of the unidentified plants I photographed I would greatly appreciate a comment on the photograph to let me know the name. <<==

Love to ALL!
Lee