Tag Archives: winter

Primrose Blessings

Posted on January 13, 2019 by hernibs

January – cold, dark mornings, misty afternoons, rain, rain and more rain. But there you are blooming, noticed only by those with heads hung down like mine. Blue beauty, a lovely gift to my drippy day. Bless you primrose. ©Sharron … Continue reading →

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Witch Hazel In Bloom

Posted on January 11, 2019 by hernibs

Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana Flowers: Blooms January, wonderful scented yellow flowers which bloom before leaves. Use: Leaves – Astringent for bruises, dermatitis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins – topically. Lotion is distilled from twigs. Forked twigs as divining rods for water witching. … Continue reading →

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Frost On Moss

Posted on January 8, 2019 by hernibs

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Brrrrr

Posted on January 7, 2019 by hernibs

A frosty Monday here. We had torrential rain in the night and at one point it sounded like hail. Now the ground is white with frost and hail/snow. And it’s cold! But we’re cozy snuggled in by the wood stove … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms Still Popping Up Here and There

Posted on January 6, 2019 by hernibs

Frost doesn’t seem to have discouraged the mushrooms around the yard.

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Sleeping in these days

Posted on January 4, 2019 by hernibs

Cocooned in cotton flannel sheets, wool stuffed pillows and duvet, mohair wool blanket. . . who can crawl out of such a cozy nest when it’s still dark and raining out. Not me. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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And Still It Rains

Posted on January 3, 2019 by hernibs

Rain barrels overflow, streams, rivers, lakes flow down the driveway and still it rains. Could we contain even half this water now our summer would never be too dry. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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End of the Year

Posted on December 30, 2018 by hernibs

The year is dying nothing can be done its days were numbered from day one. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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Have A Mary Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2018 by hernibs

My soul praises the Lord For He has been mindful of me. Blessed is she who trusted that the Lord’s words to her would be fulfilled. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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Eagle Viewing at Harrison-Chehalis Flats

Posted on December 16, 2018 by hernibs

The Bald Eagle Halia ‘eetus leucocephalus B.C’s largest raptor. They have a wing span around 6 to 7 feet, can weigh between 5.5 to 13 pounds. They have acute vision, six to seven times better than a human’s. Their main … Continue reading →

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Harrison Hot Springs Hotel Lobby

Posted on December 15, 2018 by hernibs

Beautiful, understated decorations. Very inspiring.

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Maple Freezie

Posted on December 12, 2018 by hernibs

Brrrrr!!!!

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Christmas Lights

Posted on December 8, 2018 by hernibs

Christmas Lights on the Tiny House. So cheery and welcoming.

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In A Perfect World

Posted on December 5, 2018 by hernibs

Getting caught up in anger over the way things ‘should be’ we fail to see what is – beauty, order, incredible colours, animals, seasons, fruit, sky, awesome beauty – Why do we fail to see it. Why does our focus … Continue reading →

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Enthusiasm

Posted on December 3, 2018 by hernibs

There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment. ~Norman Vincent Peale

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