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7Historical Festival of Blossoms
FORSYTHIA Combining my love of gardening and learning the origins of things, such as fossils, but of course, I decided to research where some of the plant species thriving in my yard first came from. Singling out my flowering shrubs and small...
84Snow Twigs; a wintry photo collage
The last week of February in good ole Michigan of USA . . . We were doused with one of those snowfalls . . . heavy, crystallized and wet sticking to every thing it landed on. Not a tree trunk, bent branch or tiny twig was exempt from its free fall!...
51A Story of a Living Fossil; the horseshoe crab named Breeva
The following story is actually a chapter from the book I recently completed geared towards middle-school grade children titled "Under the Sea Time Forgot". I chose the prehistoric horseshoe crab for one of the main characters and although the story...
54Still The Waters
"Nature doesn't create a storm that never ends; within misfortune, good fortune hides" (Lao-tzu). "Still The Waters" is a beautiful metaphor how we can ride the wave of spiritual awakening to calm the storms we experience in our personal lives. God...
49Much about Oval Beach; and my Fun Summer Job
Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan (USA) has always been a pearl among dune coastline tourist spots. Secluded from noisy development, it remains pristine largely thanks to well-established community preservation organizations. Me and my colleagues work there only during the tourist season between Memorial Day and Labor day. You'll have to read the article to find out what we do there. It's the funnest job I've ever had.
114Spring Preview and Poems
Please enjoy my floral photography and musings. I hope it brings a bright spot to your day! All but one photo was captured right here in my Michigan, USA garden. The tulip was taken from my wonderful sister's patio garden! April Crocus You...
72Frederik Meijer Garden, a Cure for Spring Fever
Gallery of Tulips April in Michigan, USA was unseasonably cold and wet this year. To cure my spring fever, a trip to Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculptor Park provided a temporary relief from the drab weather! The popular tourist attraction didnât...
44Paleo-Science Artists; A Unique Blend
Don't you agree it's interesting how people follow certain paths in life to ultimately discover what they do best? In the case of artists who draw fossils and their interpretations of the once living beings, I find them especially fascinating! After...
82I Was A Sweet Child of the Fifties
That's me far left, brother Tim in back, brother Matt far right, sister Julie in front I came across this photo recently and it took me back to another time and place. Most people are aware the decade of the 1950's was the post war era which...
61Meltdown at Pier Cove Beach; a photo essay
PURE NATURE...March 12, 2011, Meltdown at Pier Cove Beach... (fossillady copyright 2011) Lately, I've been torn between two passions; writing and photography. So I resolved my problem by combining them. Since much of my photos,...
90Happy Hippy Time
It's all in good fun, this happy hippy fantasy is one in a series of fun times stories with hubber friends, the first of which was written by our hubber buddy "always exploring", aka Ruby. She wrote about a hillbilly, root'n toot'n good time. The...
104An Orchid is like a Woman
Like a woman An orchid is a beautiful flower Like her foundation Its stem is strong yet flexible Like her skin The petals are silky soft to the touch Compared to her feminine body An orchid's form is curvaceous Like her...
49Sugar and Spice and All Things Iced: a photo collage
We've had our share of dramatic winter weather in 2011, all within the mighty month of February; and not only here in Michigan where I live, but in many parts of the USA and Canada. During the Valentine month, we experienced the following weather...
61Beach Stones and Sand Formations: A Michigan Rock Hound's Pictorial Paradise
Septarium: Brown Stones with White Fissures Crisp Cool Snow Melt Creek Uncover Buried Stones I've had a fascination for stones ever since I was a little girl. These days I love to collect them and spread them all around my garden landscape. Years...
59Sunset Photographs Over Frozen Lake Michigan Inspire Poetry
The shores of Lake Michigan are locked in frozen ice most years, but not always as far out as they eye can see. The year 2011, was a particularly cold winter with record breaking snowfall which created a beautiful natural spectacle! ...
53Earth's Earliest Gigantic and Bizarre Creatures
Much has been written about dinosaurs and the fury of T-Rex in popular culture; but are you aware there were giant creatures dominating Earth's oceans long, long before the dino-era ending 65 million years ago (mya)? Enjoy the following journey of...
36The Better Side of Grief
To all those who have lost a loved one, my deepest condolences. I hope this poem written in honor of my husband's memory has a healing effect on you today as it has for me. My prayers for peace found at the end of your journey through grief! ...
37What is Peace Felt?
A soft breeze brushing over one's face Looking up at the stars on a clear October night Viewing a beautiful work of art Beholding the countryside from a mountain top A warm smile A warm bed Walking through a tall grassy meadow ...
61Tree Spirits
One winters day sitting comfy in my chair Looked outside and noticed a stare It peered through my window, could feel it summon me So dashed outside to have a look see I couldn't deny what was before my eyes It looked so real, I...
31Tracks in White Snow, Where do they go?
"Tracks in White Snow; Where do they go?" was first published on the Hubpages inspired by the animal snow tracks all around the forest near my home. It became so popular among my family and friends that I decided to revise it and publish it on...
43Look, There's A Winter Wonder Garden In My Yard
One January morning, looking westward toward Lake Michigan from my porch, I caught sight of a storm approaching while at the same time the sun was rising out of the East. It created a uniquely ominous atmosphere. It was inspiring to see my landscape...
62For Love of Epigramman
Delivery addressed to Epigramman conceivably the Hubpages biggest fan Praises, good wishes, he inscribes to hubbers for their compositions devoted to lovers In turn, they extend his consideration and visit his site to...
23Winter, Oh my Winter
Nature poetry that asks; would we know love without fear, hot without cold, winter without summer? We live in a world of relativity so that God can know himself in his experience through us.
18Talking Winter Winds
TALKING WINTER WINDS Winterbreeze talks to me I recognize sheâs saying, âHello thereâ Her waving serenade beckons my attention Variably swinging the naked tree branches I regard her steady flow Moving each slender blade of...
19The Bravest Little Millipede
I decided to share my fascination of fossils along with a few samples from my collection in a nontraditional style. I have written a short story using them as the main characters. It includes the names and living descriptions of my fossils as well...
15Pajamas are Fluffy Fun
Pajamas are fluffy fun Pajamas are unseen from the Sun When tired Tommy puts them on, he's glad the day is finally done Pajamas are meant for the time of night Pajamas, from the public are out of sight When robed in them so snugly...
26How to Make a Grapevine Basket
Gather grapevines. This can be accomplished through a community vineyard or do what my husband and I have always done. Find wild grapevine on your woodland property or ask permission to get it from a neighbor's property. Usually they're glad someone...
30TO HAVE YOU BACK, MY BEST FRIEND
In memory of my dearest Joseph To have you back in my life Thereâs nothing I wouldnât do Iâd swim in Lake Michigan from Saugatuck to St. Joe And stand outside in the drizzling rain and chilling snow Iâd run a hundred miles...
9Last One's Standing: Autumn Photo Essay
My Front Door View Let's admit it, fall is not the time to be blue over the faded blooms of summer. If you cultivate your garden landscape for seasonal rhythms, you'll be inspired by the beauty certain cool weather bloomers offer. When selecting...
37I Found a Fossil on the Beach and Wondered
While combing the beaches whether near the ocean or Great Lakes regions, your imagination is already on high alert! Suddenly, something catches your eye! You may have no idea why, but inside you suspect it came from a once living creature. Living...
