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This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Fifty years and what a year for that anniversary. Now more than ever before we must not only celebrate our beautiful mother earth but do everything humanly possible to protect her and all of her inhabitants. She is a beautiful gift to us all. Let’s…
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About a month ago I posted about a winter hike and all was normal in the world around us (at least here in Indiana). Now a month later, things are different. Our state (like many others) are under stay at home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that is shaking up our entire world.…
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A week ago the sun was shining with temperatures still a bit chilly but great for a day hike. We chose this trail in the Morgan-Monroe State Forest. Normally this place is lightly attended but on this particular day attendance was up. People in Indiana are ready for spring! In the midwest when the temperatures…
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With a light dusting of snow this past week our woods was transformed into a winter wonderland. I’m always amazed how a little snow on the trees makes the forest seem more magical in the winter. Winter runoff Pine trees in winter Creeks meet ©amypantone2020
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A bench in winter. Seeing this bench on one of my hikes at our local park I grabbed a photo with my phone. Now looking back at it I think of all the people who might have sat on this bench. Their stories, what they were thinking as they sat in nature taking it all…
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“Becoming” By Michelle Obama – nonfiction (421 pages) I finished my first read of 2020. What a great book to start the year off with. I give this one 5+ stars out of 5. Michelle Obama richly tells her story with a lot of heart pouring forth from the pages. It was interesting to learn…
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Today the sun was shining so we took up a date with nature. This little gem of a park is located about 10 mintues from our house. Quiet place, few people, and a meandering creek makes this a favorite for all three of us. I loved the blue skies and the feeling of warm sunshine…
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Here we are at the end of another year! I am always amazed how fast it goes. Looking back it’s been an interesting year with ups and downs but in the end I’m smiling and overall happy. Thanks 2019 you have been a good year but it’s time for you to go. Hello 2020, be…
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As part of the 52 week photography challenge. After this only 1 more to go! Week 50: Composition: Patterns “Patterns/Repetition are another well known compositional rule, but have you ever tried to use it in Macro Photography? Well now you can!” While hiking I came across this lovely pattern lying on the forest floor. A…
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November was an eventful month. With the NaNoWriMo challenge, a quick trip to NYC, Thanksgiving, and Shane’s 50th, it was a whirlwind in itself. I plan to write about this year’s NaNoWriMo experience in a later post. This post is dedicated to our whirlwind trip to New York City. It all started with a car. …
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