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Mystery Flower #7

Posted on 05/03/2009 by chick

I may not have done much running lately, but I have at least done some walking. Yesterday I went to the old path and walked my usual route. I had to take it slower, especially on the inclines, but I … Continue reading →

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Mystery Twofer

Posted on 08/29/2008 by chick

I offer you a Mystery Twofer. First, Mystery Flower #6. I found this flower growing alongside the walking path in a sunny area. It has a sickeningly sweet smell, as I recall, and is very popular with the insects. This … Continue reading →

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Day at the Beach

Posted on 08/13/2008 by chick

I did not take my camera with me for my walk today. It was late and the light was failing. “Eh,” I thought to myself, “There probably won’t be anything to see anyway.” Naturally, the rabbit that always runs stood … Continue reading →

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Mystery Flower #5

Posted on 06/30/2008 by chick

It’s time for another mystery flower! The first picture is not the best shot from an aesthetic standpoint, but I like it because it shows how the plant creates homes for different types of insects. The center flower cluster has … Continue reading →

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Mystery Flower #4

Posted on 06/17/2008 by chick

I found this Mystery Flower growing next to a fence. I had never seen one of these before. Do you know what it is?

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Mystery Flower #3

Posted on 06/01/2008 by chick

The woods are full of flowers right now. There are little bluets, bawdy buttercups, and delicate lady’s slippers. For every flower I can name, there is another I can’t. That’s why we have Mystery Flowers. This pretty purple flower grows … Continue reading →

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Mystery Flower #2

Posted on 05/22/2008 by chick

There’s a shrub growing near the corner of our driveway. It’s not an attention grabber most of the time, but during the spring it decks itself out with these stunning coral-colored flowers. Can you guess what kind of shrub it … Continue reading →

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Waiting for an Invitation

Posted on 05/08/2008 by chick

I’m not too old to jump fences, and I was sorely tempted to jump the one that stood between me and a long row of beautiful lilacs this afternoon. But the lilacs were in a cemetery and I have this … Continue reading →

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Mystery Flower #1

Posted on 04/21/2008 by chick

I love flowers of all kinds, even those traditionally considered to be weeds. I don’t know what they’re all called, though, and I feel like I should. That’s why we have Mystery Flowers. I’ll take a picture of the unknown … Continue reading →

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Bonsai!

Posted on 04/20/2008 by chick

Yesterday morning, we went to a beginner’s bonsai workshop, where we chose, trimmed, and potted our own bonsai trees. We took so long to choose our materials that the class was almost over by the time we started potting our … Continue reading →

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