Thoughts, Tales, and Whatnot

Tag: Flowers

  • The Happy Introvert

    And they wonder how I can spend a long weekend holed up in my room doing “nothing,” not realizing that despite my three days off work, I still feel I don’t have enough time to enjoy my books, writing, series and movie marathons, and arts and crafts. I am often asked about how I can…

  • Inflatus

    I know what you want me to be, and I’m not there yet, but I find it so touching that you think that’s a beautiful thing. “We’re all a work in progress,” you say, “and I’d love to be the one who’s with you as you grow, as you live and learn and celebrate the…

  • Ithaca: Buttermilk Falls

    Buttermilk Falls State Park is named after the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake.  Unfortunately, I visited the park after it rained so the falls’ water wasn’t foamy white, but murky brown. Still, it’s a beautiful sight and the park is worth a visit…

  • This 2016

    Look up. Stay focused. Move forward without breaking stride. But, remain grounded. Photo taken in Cornell University’s Botanical Gardens and edited using Snapseed. Text added using Phonto.

  • Passiflora

    I found this beautiful flower while out walking in the neighborhood. I’m not sure if it’s Blue Passion Flower (Passiflora Caerulea) because it lacks blue coronal filaments, or Constance Elliott since it’s filaments are not pure white but half-white and half purple. The flower was also fragrant. Interestingly, while I was researching about this plant,…