Do you see what I see?

I've been to the mountain,

and I've been to the sea.

I went to the desert,

and brought it back with me.

 

People think it has no beauty.

It's as barren as a thing can be.

But they didn't take the time

to see what they could see.

Cake

As for cupcakes,
I don't really care.
Vanilla, or chocolate.
Just put them there.
Sprinkled, or plain
it's all the same to me.
I might eat only one,
but then again,
could go with three.
They're good sligthly warmed
with puddings and cream.
Oh, with extra icing
Is simply a dream.
So, at the next party
Please don't leave me out.
I'd have to have a fit,
scream a bit and shout.
Just pass me the cupcakes,
if you so please.
I'll have one of those
and two of these.

Adventures of a homeschooler

Science is so easy when you homeschool. Just take a look at these photos from our adventures.

This first one is a Snapper Turtle we passed on our way to an afternoon activity. They live near water, bite!, are a pest to fish, and make a great chowder if you're brave enough to be the predator.

Next, we passed a pair of these....now, don't panic. The ol' saying that the only good snake is a dead snake simply is not true. We need snakes in our enviornment, and while I can not put up with them in my home...I'm more than happy to see the pair of these Black Snakes live so close to me. Their presence means I am less likely to see the venomous snakes. She sure is a beauty.

Farther along on our adventure....Rachel begged for my camera and took this photo of two moths...I'm not identifing them just as yet, because miss Rachel needs to figure it out and let me know...can't have her reading over my shoulder and using crib notes.
Imagine my delight when I went to feed chickens and found this little lady making a nest in my back yard. She is a Box Turtle, totally harmless, habitat is mainly woodsy areas, and she doesn't get big enough for soup unless you've got several of them. The girls think she's about 16 yrs. old. What do you think?


and finally...can you guess the name of this beauty we found at the park on the swing set?
It's a Leopard Moth, and while it's hard to discern, it's "eye's" and antenae are the prettiest color of blue. They have several broods of babies each spring and summer, and while they are quite common, most people never even notice them because they like to stay on the underside of wood. Any wood...play equipment, woods, pic nic tables....

Take a look around you today. There's no telling what you will find. God, is all his awesome imagination has created beautiful and fabulous creatures.

Question....

Is half way far enough for a 50 yr old out of shape woman who's tremendously afraid of heights?

 

hope so...cause that's as far as i got.

You didn't think i was going to let the daughter's outdo me did you?

Bizarre

Ironic too.

funny how they'll climb to the top of a 60 ft. cedar tree, but can't make it more than half way up a Climbing Wall with safety ropes attached.

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Coming back from the zoo, we HAD to turn around and come back to this little place in the middle of Alpena, Arkansas!!!

 

The sculptures are fabulous and oh how I want several of them for my own yard!! It was sad that the business itself was closed so we were not able to learn more about the crafters. They do have somewhat of a website though. CajunCarver.com   Ya'll go look at some of thier creations. The photo's do not do them justice. We'll be stopping by again on our next trip thru Alpena.

Dreaming

In a perfect world

I could spend all day with you

Never waste a moment being sad, ugly or blue.

You would always be there royal, regal and true.

 

I know the world's not perfect

and you are only bronze.

But a moment of my heart I'll give to you in song.

One day I'll be safe to walk amongst the fierce and free.

 

Rachel asked me to take her photo with this statue at the zoo. She wanted to imagine what it would be like if the tiger was really "Aslan" from the Narnia books.

tree hugger

no poems, no verse or prose....

just recording the adventures

of this wild climbing rose.

 

i remember i had to save her

when she climbed her first tree

she made it two feet and started

crying for me...

 

MOMMMY!!! help, I'm stuck

and I can't get down.

Please get my feet back on the ground.

Sissy you do it and then you'll see

You can't make it any higher than me.

traveler

This little lady was on my road coming home the other night.

I love how she seems to be saying :

'I'm choosing a different road to travel'...

"I'm going my own way, are you coming with me?"

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The storm passes:

Leaving us a captive of untamed beauty

under the shelter of a clear blue sky.

Her icy fingers cover all our ugliness.

Quietly, the time passes by.

A different time, perhaps-

She would nurture and provide.

Instead, she tries to rob us of our warmth

and places danger in our stride.